Premium Interviews Private sector smart way to tackle national security challenges, former Navy boss says Defence A former director general of RAN capability plans and EY strategic advisor for Defence believes drawing on the resources of the private sector will be key to tackling modern national security challenges.
Primary prevention essential to stopping domestic violence August 24, 2022 By Dan Holmes Community & Social ‘Men in Focus: A Practical Guide’ offers practical advice to men and boys to be part of creating a society that is safer and more equitable.
Urgent action on system reform to address veteran suicide risks needed August 12, 2022 By Melissa Coade Culture Calls for more direct support services to ADF personnel, veterans and their families following the release of proposed recommendations by the royal commission.
Defence to cooperate in Williamtown compensation case August 12, 2022 By Dan Holmes Defence Minister for veterans’ affairs Matt Keogh says Defence is cooperating with Comcare on the case of a veteran suicide in 2020.
Emerging neurotechnology poses new legal challenges August 11, 2022 By Dan Holmes Communications & Technology Society must consider the legal consequences of neurotechnology, according to a world-first report from the University of Sydney.
Defence to face charges over veteran suicide August 10, 2022 By Dan Holmes Federal Defence has been charged with breaching commonwealth work health and safety laws after a RAAF worker took his own life while on duty.
Smith well-placed to co-chair Defence review August 5, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Defence You would think the government had secured Edward Scissorhands, not Stephen Smith, to co-chair the Defence Strategic Review.
Is it ethical to allow soldiers to take performance enhancing drugs such as steroids? August 5, 2022 By Katinka van de Ven and Adrian Walsh Defence The ADF constantly looks for ways to amplify soldier performance, such as technologies both ‘in’ (drugs) and ‘on’ (exoskeletons).
Sweeping review of defence capability announced August 3, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Modernisation of militaries, tech disruptions, and conflicts between states are behind the decision to review defence capabilities.
Defence issues new statement about sexual misconduct July 22, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Australian Capital Territory The ADF says it has established a range of methods by which people in the defence forces can report new or historic cases of sexual misconduct.
Election 2022: Almost $700 million kicked in for a defence reno May 11, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Defence industry minister Melissa Price, defence minister Peter Dutton, and workforce and skills minister Stuart Robert allocate money to projects.
Volunteers wanted for defence cadets May 10, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Defence The ADF calls for adult volunteers to help lead young people who are a part of the Navy, Army, and Air Force Cadet programs.
Budget leaves most agencies in holding pattern March 29, 2022 By Stephen Bartos Defence Staffing levels and agency resourcing, with minor variations around the edges, are fairly static – except for Defence and Services Australia.
RAAF Base Curtin set for upgrade March 22, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal The Royal Australian Air Force base known as RAAF Base Curtin in the Western Australian north-west town of Derby is set for a $244 million upgrade.
Premium Columnists Politicising flood assistance, then complicating the receiving of it March 18, 2022 By Verona Burgess Editors' Picks Feeling bamboozled about commonwealth assistance to the 2022 floods? If this is how it goes during a natural disaster, let’s hope we’re never in a war.