The Department of Veterans’ Affairs started investigating two years ago whether it had failed to pay up to $50m in superannuation to war trauma psychologists. So why did the minister only find out in the middle of this year?
Richard Marles has described as ‘absolutely not acceptable’ the historical underpayment of superannuation to psychologists responsible for counselling soldiers, veterans and their families.
Defence’s biggest projects are running a combined 36.8 years late as Labor spins its wheels on its pledge to get military procurement back on track.
One of Australia’s top strategic think tanks has warned that the government is preparing to nobble the organisation following a review that will allow its funding to be slashed if it doesn’t toe the line.
Thousands of psychologists and mental health social workers providing counselling for Australia’s soldiers and military veterans have not been paid up to $50m in superannuation for 12 years by the federal government.
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The Defence Minister has refused to rule out Australia being involved in Ukraine on the ground in a future peacekeeping role.
Tokyo has established a powerful new ‘all-Japan’ committee to lead its campaign to win a $10bn frigate deal with Australia, as questions grow over the level of risk associated with its bid.
We still live in a sheltered land, at least in our national imagination, but distance no longer affords us protection – we must be prepared to stand up for ourselves.
Long-running maintenance problems surrounding the troubled submarines have put five of the six boats out of action.
A former high-profile intelligence officer has demanded an apology from ASIO director-general Mike Burgess after raids on his home and office.
The navy has taken a massive leap forward in its long-range strike capability, firing a Tomahawk cruise missile for the first time.
Australia will be able to block visits by Chinese warships to Nauru and get a veto over the country’s future security, banking and telecommunications relationships.
Former Japanese ambassador Shingo Yamagami has urged Anthony Albanese to prioritise the nations’ ‘quasi alliance’ by choosing his country’s Mogami frigate.
A homeless, drug-addicted veteran was shot last month just days after he received an almost $200,000 lump sum compensation payment, underscoring the risks surrounding some vulnerable ex-soldiers.
Anthony Albanese has vowed the most comprehensive reform ever to Defence culture and veterans’ care. But how far is he prepared to go to deliver on the promise?
Sex offenders will be forced out of the ADF and officer promotions will be tied to “emotional intelligence” in a major overhaul to stamp out a veterans’ suicide epidemic.
Angus Campbell is expected to be appointed Australia’s next ambassador to the EU, NATO Belgium and Luxembourg.
The White House has made an emergency funding request to congress to shore up Virginia-class submarine production, stoking doubts the US will have enough boats to meet its AUKUS pledge.
They’re vital to Australia’s links to the world and variety of green energy generation facilities, yet underwater fibre-optic cables, electricity cables and wind farms are open to attack.
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