30June2026

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COMBAT READINESS MUST BE THE PRIORITY

FAMILY First National Director Lyle Shelton has called on the Australian Defence Force to assess personnel according to biological sex rather than affirmed gender. Responding to reports that transgender and non-binary recruits are assessed based on gender identity for fitness testing, Mr Shelton argued the military should prioritise combat readiness, merit and national security over gender ideology. He also claimed current policies could affect interoperability with the United States under the AUKUS defence partnership.


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