Defence personnel convicted of sex offences to face mandatory discharge as part of royal commission response

Albanese government also commits to new statutory body to oversee a system overhaul in defence department aimed at preventing suicide Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe federal government will establish an independent inquiry into sexual violence in the Australian military and ensure serving personnel convicted of sex offences in either criminal or military courts face mandatory discharge.Under its formal response to the defence and veterans’ suicide royal commission, the government has agreed that sex offences including stalking and abusively distributing intimate images should result in automatic discharge, subject to appeal.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news emailPublish better procedural fairness guidance those deciding on job classificationsMore thoroughly consider the impact of mental health before recommending administrative terminationTrial a model outside the chain of command for supporting members involved in the military justice systemDirectly address the risk factors for suicide and report on progress Continue reading…



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Author : Karen Middleton Political editor

Publish date : 2024-12-02 00:52:35

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