DEFENCE LIVES MATTER
Survivors, lawyers and experts are calling for the abolishment of internal ADF reporting, investigation, and rulings on all assault complaints.
UNIFORM JUSTICE CAMPAIGN
by Cydonee Mardon (Journalist)
(Jan 30, 2022) Navy rape allegation ignored: Woman’s 20-year fight for justice
(March 7, 2022) Abused, then shamed: Navy brass tells raped cadet: You’re a disgrace
(May 7, 2022) Uniform Justice: Telegraph campaign to end Defence abuse of women
(May 9, 2022) Uniform Justice: More women come forward to tell of sex assault cover-ups in Defence
(May 15, 2022) Rape can’t be investigated because it happened overseas, sailor told
(May 22, 2022) Why is it so difficult to end the cover-up culture?
(May 28, 2022) Kiwis to probe rape of Sailor.
(June 12, 2022) Labor’s ‘deafening silence’ on Defence Force sexual assault victims
(June 19, 2022) Abusers become the Bosses
by Jessica Mc Sweeney (Journalist)
If you feel impacted by any of these stories, please seek professional help!
Human Rights Law Advocate
"The endless bureaucratic barriers that survivors encounter often makes their journey towards healing impossible, hence the high incidences of suicide risk and self-harm, which are likely far higher than what’s reported”
- Human Rights Law Advocate Dr Kay Danes OAM
Human Rights for All
“Moral Courage: When the ‘Line in the Sand’ Demands a Response”
by Nikki Coleman (2023)
"If the ADF truly wants its members to stand up and do the right thing, I would argue that we need to be more proactive in recognising those who have shown extraordinary moral courage at great risk and cost to themselves.
Citation: Coleman, Nikki (2023) "“Moral Courage: When the ‘Line in the Sand’ Demands a Response”," The International Journal of Ethical Leadership: Vol. 10, Article 4.
Further reading:
Tory Shepherd, (2023) "ADF leadership ‘protected’ air force chaplain’s abuser, royal commission hears," The Guardian. (here)