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BRAVERY & BETRAYAL DOCUMENTARY
The True Story of the S.A.S. in Afghanistan After 9/11 our Nation sent the Aussie S.A.S. into harm’s way to protect us. 25 years later,...

Media Team
May 172 min read


pre-election submission
On the 21st March 2025 ADSO wrote to the Government and Opposition, all political party leaders and key independent MP’s/Senators seeking a ‘yes or no’ answer on what action they will take in the new Parliament on 22 issues of vital concern to veterans and their families.

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
May 92 min read


TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY - PRESENTATION WA 2025
Concussion Presentation
Presenter Bios
Dr Sarah Hellewell
Dr Amanda Jefferson

Media Team
Apr 11 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.

Media Team
Nov 25, 20242 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.

Hon Martin Hamilton-Smith
Sep 30, 20246 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...

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

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...

Media Team
Sep 17, 20241 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.

Media Team
Sep 16, 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..

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


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
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