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Old And Lame? Then We Want You

30 September 2008

MY FRIEND Rosemary and I have heard the clarion call to arms - well I did. She wasn't wearing her hearing aid. In a noble act of self sacrifice we wish to present ourselves at the nearest defence recruitment office and offer our services to our country, her majesty, the flag and thingys of that nature... read full story

Defence Chiefs In Sunken Venture

5 September 2008

AN AUSTRALIAN Navy frigate was handed over at taxpayers' expense for a gala corporate function on Sydney Harbour soon after defence force chiefs became investors in the company involved... read full story

Diverse Defenders

22 March 2008

The Federal Government is looking for ways to diversify the Australian Defence Force so that it more closely reflects the wider population... read full story

Defence 'held Back' Women, Says Minister

30 January 2008

DEFENCE Minister Joel Fitzgibbon has criticised the Australian Defence Force's treatment of women, saying its failure to break down "cultural barriers" is hampering recruitment... read full story

Defence Staff Looking For Exit

19 August 2007

THE number of people considering quitting the Defence Force is rising despite concerted efforts to retain personnel, a survey has found... read full story

Labor Will Match Defence Spending

9 August 2007

IF ELECTED to office later this year Labor will largely have its hands tied on defence spending as the Federal Government continues to sign a plethora of long-term contracts... read full story

Defence Should Redefine Its Targets

6 July 2007

DEFENCE is one area where the Prime Minister, John Howard, hopes for a sharp distinction between the Coalition and the Opposition. His Government is strong; Labor will be weak. Labor imperilled Australia's security by allowing defence to run down, but the Coalition has been rebuilding it. To jeopardise that work would threaten Australia's security. That is the political pitch in Mr Howard's defence update, and the polls show it will resonate with the electorate. Even distant horizons may harbour ..... read full story

Billions To Boost Recruitment Drive

9 May 2007

Improved pay and incentives for personnel and 24 fighter jets are the big-ticket items on an expanded defence expenditure list, writes Tom Allard... read full story

Up, Up And Away As Treasurer Fills Voters' Pockets

7 May 2007

FAMILIES will be the focus of tomorrow's budget, which will also increase defence spending and deliver tax benefits skewed towards those on middle and low incomes... read full story

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