Forced out of Australia’s military due to his sexuality, David says an apology is ‘long overdue’ for veterans like him
A report has recommended that the Australian government issue a formal apology to LGBTQ+ veterans who were discriminated against or discharged due to their sexuality. Victims describe the historical military policies as 'witch hunts' that caused significant personal trauma.
A report has called for ‘restorative outcomes’ for the victims of historical discriminatory administrative policies by the Australian Defence Force. Photograph: Darren England/AAP A report has called for ‘restorative outcomes’ for the victims of historical discriminatory administrative policies by the Australian Defence Force. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Australian military Forced out of Australia’s military due to his sexuality, David says an apology is ‘long overdue’ for veterans like him Exclusive: ADF personnel who were discriminated against for being LGBTQ+ are owed a national apology, federal government told
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