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What challenges will the RAAC have to face next?

19/10/202619/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 154 Views 0 Comments

Will it be a matter of the 1st Armoured Regiment experimentation unit having to continue on as is, or will

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Britain’s Army Chief warns of war – Australia has some catching up to do

19/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 172 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, Britain’s Army chief is openly warning that soldiers may soon have to fight and civilians may have to

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Is DVA putting budget savings ahead of veterans’ tinnitus care?

18/10/202619/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 220 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, DVA says more than 80 per cent of veterans in its tinnitus treatment pilot improved. That is welcome.

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How did the RAAC get Into This Mess?

15/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 193 Views 0 Comments

As Stan Laurel would say: “Well, here’s another nice mess you’ve gotten me into!” Trouble is … there’s nothing laughable

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What can the RAAC look forward to?

12/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 274 Views 0 Comments

There’s a rumour going around that the 1st Armoured Regiment’s combat role might be restored.  Rumours, of course, can be

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What’s happened to our courage and fortitude to stand up for what’s right?

08/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 216 Views 0 Comments

Has it completely disappeared, or is it lurking somewhere … waiting to pounce when the timing’s right?   Courage and

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Matt Keogh blames the profiteers – but DVA built their business model

07/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 230 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, Veterans’ Minister Matt Keogh is right to condemn businesses that exploit veterans. But blaming the profiteers is not

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DVA created the market Four Corners exposed

06/10/202606/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 337 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, Four Corners exposed businesses making millions from veterans. But the uncomfortable question is how that market became so

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I challenged DVA’s spin on veteran suicide – they asked the editor to delete it

05/10/202605/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 499 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, After I criticised DVA’s presentation of the latest veteran suicide figures, CONTACT editor Brian Hartigan says someone from

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The Royal Australian Armoured Corps of the Future?

05/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 310 Views 0 Comments

Will it count for something; or will it just be another problem for the Chief of Army to have to

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To Honour and Commemorate

03/10/202603/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 249 Views 0 Comments

The true meaning of legacy goes far beyond money or physical property; it is the lasting impact you leave on

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What units should the ARA RAAC comprise?

30/09/202630/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 301 Views 1 Comment

Feedback from Ukraine: “Properly protected, integrated with drones and supported by electronic warfare, armour remains indispensable, particularly when taking ground.”

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Why don’t the Honorary Colonels respond?

28/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 426 Views 0 Comments

An Open Letter was recently written to the RAAC Representative Honorary Colonel, the RAAC Head of Corps, and the 1st

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The backflip was a win – repatriation reform is the bigger job

28/09/202628/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 298 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, The government’s decision not to proceed with the proposed $5000 veterans’ allied-health threshold was a win. But one

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Australia gave up the repats – then it bought the care back

25/09/202625/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 332 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, Australia gave up direct ownership of the Repatriation Hospitals, but it did not give up its obligation to

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DVA led with falling suicide rates – then I read the full report!

25/09/202603/10/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 509 Views 1 Comment

Dear Editor, DVA led its latest suicide report with the welcome news that veteran suicide rates have generally declined. But

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A DVA Gold Card says ‘all conditions’ – a provider can still say no

24/09/202624/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 295 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, A DVA Gold Card can cover treatment for all medical conditions. It cannot make a doctor, psychologist, physio

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The fate of the Royal Australian Armoured Corps

24/09/202624/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 331 Views 0 Comments

How did we end up here … 1st Armoured Regiment stripped of its tanks and made into an experimentation unit;

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Hawke Labor gave up the repatriation hospitals. What happened to the promise?

24/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 258 Views 0 Comments

Dear Editor, Hawke Labor set in motion the dismantling of Australia’s Repatriation hospital network, replacing direct Commonwealth ownership with State

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Cavalry to the fore!

22/09/2026 Posted by Brian Hartigan 281 Views 0 Comments

A recent proposal for a revised role for cavalry, stated that: “The role of cavalry is to locate, dislocate and

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