Palau Backs Citizens to Join Australian Military Against Beijing

He underlines the significance of ensuring people from Palau receive appropriate support if they contribute to the ADF.

Australian Army soldiers from 10th Force Support Battalion's Amphibious Beaching Team await the arrival of troops on an Lighter Landing Craft during Exercise Trident 2022 near Shoalwater Bay Training Area, Queensland. courtesy of the Australian Defence Force

Adequate support services must be provided for citizens of Palau if they are to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF), the president of Palau said.

Australian Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh said the government was considering allowing foreigners to join the Australian military to address low recruitment and dwindling retention rates.