Australia considers allowing Pacific Island residents to join defence force

Summary

1. ADF faces recruitment challenges.
2. Australian Defence Personnel Minister considers ADF expansion.
3. UK and US soldiers can serve in the ADF.
4. ADF had an 11.2% separation rate in 2022/23.

References

• Media Check: SBS - Media Bias Fact Check (HIGH CREDIBILITY)
• Collections | The Runway (airforce.gov.au)
• ADDITIONAL READING RAAF RUNWAY (PME)
• RAAF RUNWAY: RATIONALE, GUIDELINES, LEARNING OUTCOMES, ETC.