Peter Dutton has insulated his ministerial office from interference by Defence, accepting only the bare minimum of departmental staff as […] The post Defence Commentary – Man on a mission: Peter Dutton keeps Defence staff at arm’s length appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

The most depressing item of expenditure in the federal budget was not even specifically mentioned. But it was there in […] The post Opinion – Greg Sheridan: Thanks but no tanks for our defence, please appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

The RARA’s National President Michael von Berg comments that the DVA budget is overall a good result and in particular […] The post DVA Budget Paper: Comments appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

The Morrison Government is continuing to invest in a world-class support system for veterans and their families as part of […] The post Budget 2021-2022: Securing the future of veteran welfare and support appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

From 1 July 2021, all recipients will receive a 1.1% increase to the indexed portion of the Defence Force Retirement […] The post Superannuation Info: DFRDB pension adjustments for July 2021 appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

Australia has a highly capable, professional military equipped with small numbers of very complex, extremely expensive aircraft, ships, submarines and […] The post Defence Commentary: ‘Outstandingly stupid act’: can Australia actually defend itself? appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

Australians aren’t used to a defence minister like Peter Dutton speaking to us like adults. When Defence Minister Peter Dutton […] The post Defence Commentary – Thinking the unthinkable appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

In a TV interview with Alan Jones, Army and RAR veteran Justin Huggett MG opines, “You can either have a […] The post Future officers need to ‘correct’ the direction the military is heading: Army Vet Justin Huggett appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

Full marks to new minister Peter Dutton for making a start on telling the truth about Australia’s defence mess by […] The post Peter Dutton makes start on telling truth about defence mistakes appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

This article is from the May 3 issue of The Courier Mail Digital Edition. Justin Huggett is a former Infantry […] The post Opinion: Can Dutton Save the Army from the Generals? appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

This Bibliography is an essential project to ensure that the history of the Regiment is preserved in perpetuity. Lt Col […] The post Memo to the RAR Family: The Royal Australian Regiment Bibliography appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.

Over the past fortnight consultation has started on the themes for the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into […] The post DVA Minister: Informing the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission appeared first on Royal Australian Regiment Association.