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Media Team
Nov 25, 20242 min read
Children of the SAS - Stateline ABC
While those elite soldiers were engaged in enemy combat, their children lived in fear of Dad being killed or injured.
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Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Sep 30, 20246 min read
The Afghan Saga of Bravery, Allegations and Betrayal | The Strategist
In 1987, fifteen years after Australia’s war in Vietnam ended, we held Welcome Home parades across the nation for our mistreated Veterans.
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Media Team
Sep 17, 20241 min read
ADF chief moves to strip war veterans’ medals
May 29, 2023 - 11:26PM ASASA Chairman Martin Hamilton-Smith says without a court hearing no veteran solider should have their war medals...
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Media Team
Sep 17, 20241 min read
7NEWS Spotlight - ABC launches investigation over ‘extra gunshots’ in video of ex-Commando Heston Russell’s November Platoon
7NEWS Spotlight’s report into the Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s (ABC) misreporting of veteran Heston Russell’s time in service
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Media Team
Sep 17, 20241 min read
Former ADF commander Heston Russell hits out at ABC after network forced to remove footage with doctored gunshot audio.
Former Special Forces Major Heston Russell has hit out over a "shocking scandal" which saw the ABC forced to remove footage containing...
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Media Team
Sep 16, 20242 min read
Peter Dutton and Richard Marles brawl over the decision to strip Afghanistan war medals in same week as a veteran suicide report.
Peter Dutton and Richard Marles brawl over the decision to strip Afghanistan war medals in the same week as veteran suicide report.
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Media Team
Sep 16, 20241 min read
Unbelievable! Government's Decision to Strip War Medals From Former Soldiers SLAMMED!
Sky News host Erin Molan has slammed the government’s decision to strip the war medals of some former Australian soldiers . . . .
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Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Sep 13, 20242 min read
Media Statement12 Sep 2024Australian Special Air Service Association
The ASASA condemns the Government’s decision to remove awards for bravery and distinguished service in action from young officers who led..
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Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Sep 13, 20243 min read
Media ReleaseVeterans Condemn CDF Proposal to Strip Soldiers of Distinguished Service Medals awarded in the Afghanistan War
(Embargoed until Wednesday 24 May 2023) Senior Veteran leaders are calling on the federal government to reject outright the Chief of the...
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Stephen Kuper
Jul 22, 20246 min read
Post-crisis force: Sharpening the tip of the spear with a new-look Special Operations Command
22 JULY 2024 By: Stephen Kuper In a post-crisis Indo-Pacific characterised by great power competition and multipolarity, Australia’s...
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Vicki McKenzie
Jun 7, 20243 min read
‘Hands Off Our Super’: Retiree John Taske’s Push to Protect Nest Egg
The Australian 18/5/2024 By LYDIA LYNCH - QUEENSLAND POLITICAL REPORTER John Taske – retired anaesthetist, war veteran and survivor of...
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Andrew Greene
May 16, 20242 min read
Afghanistan panel suggests military top brass be held 'accountable' for command failures over alleged war crimes.
In short: An independent panel has warned a lack of accountability from Australia's military top brass over alleged war crimes in...
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Charles Moranda
May 11, 20242 min read
NO PROOF OF WAR 'CRIMES'
Allegation of Special Forces execution "innocent" Afghani businessman that was central to sensational war crimes claims not be substantiated
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Media Team
Mar 26, 20242 min read
ADSO Media Release: Reinstate ASIO and ASIS Director Generals to Permanent Membership of Australia’s National Security Committee
ADSO Media Release: Reinstate ASIO and ASIS Director Generals to Permanent Membership of Australia’s National Security Committee
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Media Team
Mar 26, 20242 min read
Opinion: Labor’s national security kowtow a win for Beijing
The Albanese government is taking a series of disturbing actions in national security, effectively implementing an agenda that the...
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Media Team
Mar 8, 20241 min read
Government ministers to front veterans royal commission as special forces soldiers warn of 'Canberra cover-up'
Exclusive by defence correspondent Andrew Greene Posted Thursday 7th March at 4:41am The defence and veterans' affairs ministers will...
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Brendan Nicholson
Nov 3, 20233 min read
Australia must investigate war crimes allegations, says ADF chief | The Strategist
Brendan Nicholson Australia must investigate war crimes allegations, says ADF chief Investigating allegations that Australian soldiers...
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Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Media Statement - 1 June 2023
Media Statement 1 June 2023 Australian Special Air Service Association Ben Roberts-Smith VC MG Judgement The ASASA welcomes Hon Anthony...
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Media Team
May 24, 20231 min read
VIDEO: Veterans Groups Slam Push to Strip Afghanistan War Medals
ABC News Video Posted Wed 24 May 2023 at 12:21pm Veterans groups have reacted furiously to news that Defence Chief Angus Campbell is...
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Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
May 24, 20235 min read
Veterans Condemn CDF Proposal to Strip Soldiers of Distinguished Service
Media Release Veterans Condemn CDF Proposal to Strip Soldiers of Distinguished Service Medals awarded in the Afghanistan War (Embargoed...
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