ADF Sexual Violence Survivors ‘Cut Off at the Knees’

Military sexual violence survivors have slammed a bid to remove army claims from a class action, calling for all women to have access to justice.

Detail of an Australian flag pictured on the uniform of Australian Army personnel on assignment to the Gold Coast, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. AAP Image/Dave Hunt

Survivors of sexual violence in the Australian military are urging the Albanese government not to block women who have served in the army from joining a landmark class action.

More than 2300 women have joined legal action against the Commonwealth alleging systemic sexual abuse and harassment in the Australian Defence Force.