ADF Warns Foreign Military Applicants of Serious Risks
The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has published a warning for foreigners contemplating military service in Australia, indicating that enlisting could lead to serious repercussions in their home countries. This caution is included in the eligibility guidelines on the ADF Careers website.
Non-Australian citizens can apply only if they hold citizenship from one of five specific countries: New Zealand, the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, or Papua New Guinea. Additionally, applicants must be permanent residents or hold a 444 sub-class visa, have resided in Australia for at least one year before applying, and must not have served in a foreign military within the two years prior to their application.
In exceptional cases where a position cannot be filled by an Australian citizen, the citizenship requirement may be waived. The ADF advises applicants to seek independent legal counsel regarding potential consequences, which vary by country, signaling that the stakes can be significant.
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