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A bigger defence force will affect more military families’ children – their well-being must be protected

A bigger defence force will affect more military families’ children – their well-being must be protected

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is about to get a lot bigger. Defence Minister Peter Dutton has announced plans to expand the ADF by 18,000 members by 2040. This nearly 30% increase, the largest since the Vietnam War, will require not only a renewed focus on recruitment, but also on retaining current sailors, soldiers and aviators. Families […] … learn more→