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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 . . . .

Media Team
Sep 16, 20241 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..

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Sep 13, 20242 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...

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Sep 13, 20243 min read


ASASA Submission to the Senate Inquiry
This submission addresses critical concerns related to the experiences of Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) veterans.

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Recognising Their Sacrifice
The report of the inquiry into recognition for members and families of members of the Australian Defence Force who are injured, wounded or k
secretaryasasa
Sep 10, 20242 min read


Ex-Service Organisations Round TableAugust 2024
The Ex-Service Organisations Round Table (ESORT) met on Tuesday, 27 August 2024.

Media Team
Aug 29, 20241 min read


Upcoming Veteran Forums
A reminder about the series of upcoming Veteran Forums, hosted by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Matt Keogh MP.

Media Team
Aug 22, 20241 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...

Stephen Kuper
Jul 22, 20246 min read


ACT BRANCH -AUSTRALIAN SAS ASSOCIATIONPRESIDENT’S PONTIFICATIONS
Salutations from the ACT SASA Team and the wider and diverse membership here in the National Capital.

Dan Fortune
Jul 9, 20245 min read


LEGISLATION.REFORM <LEGISLATION.REFORM@dva.gov.au>
Letting you know that earlier today the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support Bill 2024 was introduced into Parliament!
Vicki McKenzie
Jul 3, 20242 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...
Vicki McKenzie
Jun 7, 20243 min read


INTRODUCTION OF THE SAFEGUARDING AUSTRALIA’S MILITARY SECRETS BILL 2023
The Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets (SAMS) Bill 2023 (the SAMS Bill) was introduced into Parliament in September 2023 to amend th

Media Team
Jun 7, 20243 min read


Afghanistan Final Report_240516_081831
THE HON RICHARD MARLES MP DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER MINISTER FOR DEFENCE Dr Vivienne Thom AM Robert Cornall AO Professor Rufus Black November...

Media Team
May 16, 20241 min read
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ESORT - Budget 2024-25 - Supporting Australia's Veterans and their Families [SEC=OFFICIAL]
The meeting was chaired by the Secretary, Ms Alison Frame, and attended by all the principal Ex Service Organisations. As highlighted at...

Rick Moor
May 16, 20243 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...

Andrew Greene
May 16, 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

Charles Moranda
May 11, 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

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...

Media Team
Mar 26, 20242 min read


Presidents Pontifications
ACT BRANCH -AUSTRALIAN SAS ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT’S PONTIFICATIONS FEBRUARY 2024 Welcome and Best wishes for 2024 from the Committee and...

Dan Fortune
Mar 14, 20246 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...

Media Team
Mar 8, 20241 min read
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