Re-commitment to growth but nothing new in Defence budget
The government remains committed to keeping Australians safe, while protecting the nation’s interests in a rapidly changing global environment
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ADF
General news from around the Australian Defence Force
PEAP changes to support unemployed ADF-member partners
ADF-member partners out of work because of the pandemic will be better supported through Defence Partner Employment Assistance Program (PEAP).
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High Court rules ADF can be charged under DFDA for civilian offences
The High Court has ruled Defence personnel may be prosecuted under the Defence Force Discipline Act for off-duty civilian offences.
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ARes officer/ACT Magistrate appointed interim Suicide Commissioner
The government has announced the appointment of its interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention.
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Defence free of COVID-19
Defence declared itself free of COVID-19 today without actually making an official announcement – except for its latest updates page
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Increase in ADF Reserve ‘days’ and Reservists
The government is continuing to support Australian Defence Force (ADF) Reservists through the COVID-19 pandemic with new initiatives announced yesterday.
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Imagery specialists shoot surfers in dual training opportunity
Navy Surf Riders Association were shot by the next generation of Defence imagery specialists at Maroubra Beach, Sydney, last week.
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Saab to supply new deployable health capabilities to ADF
ADF is boosting its medical self-reliance through a $370 million contract with Saab Australia to deliver new deployable health equipment.
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ADF announces expansion of quarantine compliance support
ADF is expanding its support to quarantine compliance efforts after National Cabinet’s decision to raise incoming passenger caps.
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Defence photographers’ COVID-19 coverage ignored
ADF published an unusual and telling story on its official news web site today, praising an external photographer, ignoring their own.
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Defence COVID-19 cases still climbing
Defence added another confirmed case of COVID-19 to its tally today [but we have no idea where], bringing its total caseload to 91.
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First new ADF COVID-19 case in Sydney since April
Defence added one more COVID-19 case to its total today bringing the accumulated case-load to 90 – with 86 now listed as ‘recovered’.
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Defence COVID-19 cases reach 89
Defence added another confirmed case of COVID-19 either today or yesterday [CONTACT was distracted], bringing their total to 89.
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Defence adds 88th COVID-19 case
Defence has added another confirmed case of COVID-19 to its tally, bringing the total of confirmed cases to 88.
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Minister for Defence will visit Exercise Koolendong
Minister for Defence Linda Reynolds will visit the NT this week to observe Australian Army/US Marine Corps Exercise Koolendong.
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ADF deploying to Middle East farewelled
More than 85 ADF personnel were farewelled at RAAF Base Amberley today ahead of their upcoming deployment to the Middle East Region.
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Another ADF COVID-19 case in Melbourne
Defence recorded another confirmed case of COVID-19 either on 31 August or 1 September 2020, bringing its total to 87 cases.
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DATAPOD awarded $20million deployable data-centre contract
ACT-based DATAPOD has been awarded a $20 million contract to provide Defence with portable, containerised data systems that can be rapidly deployed.
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Defence adds three new COVID-19 cases over weekend
Defence has added three more confirmed COVID-19 infection cases over the weekend – one each in Melbourne, Brisbane and ‘overseas’.
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ADF aid to Beirut after blast
ADF delivered emergency stores to Beirut after a devastating explosion caused thousands of causalities and significant structural damage across the city.
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