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Opinion – Special forces issues have deep historical roots
Media coverage and public discussion of alleged breaches of the laws of war by Australian special forces is heavily focused on individual personalities. Little attention has been paid to longstanding collective, structural and cultural drivers, or to decisions made...
Honouring those who served in the Vietnam War
TOMORROW (18th August) is Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, a day when Australians are encouraged to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War.Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester paid...
Opinion – The Buck Ends at the Top
MEMO: Foreign Minister Marise Payne, cc Defence Minister Linda Reynolds. Nervous time for top brassREAD Ross Eastgate’s OpinionPowered by WPeMatico
RCB Update 3/2020 – More Steps in the Right Direction
Arising from the Tribunal’s decision and findings we took the following actions:Applied to the Federal Court to seek extension to the 28 days in which to make application for our case.Wrote to Minister Chester to approve hazardous Service.After detailed analysis of...
Letter to the Editor — Recognising the Contribution of our Vietnam Veterans
Dear EditorEach year on 18 August, Vietnam Veterans’ Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, Australians pause to reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served during the Vietnam War.The first Australian troops from the Australian Army Training...
Defence to probe special forces’ cultural and leadership flaws
The Defence Force has asked an independent expert to examine cultural and leadership failings involving Australia’s special forces ahead of a war crimes report on dozens of alleged murders of prisoners and civilians by the elite units in Afghanistan.The study...
Defence – War crimes report will make uncomfortable reading, says Linda Reynolds
Defence Minister Linda Reynolds has warned the nation needs to prepare itself for the findings of an upcoming report on dozens of alleged war crimes by Australian special forces in Afghanistan, saying it will make for “uncomfortable” reading.Senator...
Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Service 2020
The 2020 Vietnam Veterans Remembrance Service, to remember those who died and who served in the Vietnam War, will be conducted on the 18th August at the National Vietnam Memorial, Anzac Parade, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am. The program has been reduced in format and the...
World War II hero Teddy Sheean to posthumously receive Victoria Cross
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has recommended the Queen posthumously award World War II hero Edward ‘Teddy’ Sheean a Victoria Cross.Key points:An expert panel recommended Teddy Sheean receive a Victoria Cross for World War II valourHe was a seaman on board...