ADF Criminals
DEFENCE VALUES
"We behave honestly and ethically, and demonstrate the highest standards of probity in our personal conduct."
[VAADF COMMENT]
The following news articles of drug abuse, alcohol abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, paint a slightly different culture in the ADF
"We behave honestly and ethically, and demonstrate the highest standards of probity in our personal conduct."
[VAADF COMMENT]
The following news articles of drug abuse, alcohol abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, paint a slightly different culture in the ADF
1973
1973 - HMAS NIRIMBA - PAEDOPHILE NAVY CHAPLAINS
Pritchard trial 1993 Convicted of four charges of acts of indecency on a naval cadet while he was serving as naval chaplain at HMAS Nirimba at Quakers Hill. Pritchard trial 1997 Pleaded guilty to sexually abusing 6 teenagers and a 21-year-old man ... between 1973 and 1992
Sweeney pleaded guilty to indecent assault on 18 year-old naval apprentice
Pritchard trial 1993 Convicted of four charges of acts of indecency on a naval cadet while he was serving as naval chaplain at HMAS Nirimba at Quakers Hill. Pritchard trial 1997 Pleaded guilty to sexually abusing 6 teenagers and a 21-year-old man ... between 1973 and 1992
Sweeney pleaded guilty to indecent assault on 18 year-old naval apprentice
09.08.87
09/08/1987 - JULIAN KNIGHT - HODDLE ST MASSACRE
Ex Duntroon officer cadet -
In just 38 minutes the 19-year-old failed (and bullied) army officer candidate fired 200 rounds of high-grade ammunition, killing seven people, wounding a further 19 and nearly shooting the police helicopter out of the sky.
Ex Duntroon officer cadet -
In just 38 minutes the 19-year-old failed (and bullied) army officer candidate fired 200 rounds of high-grade ammunition, killing seven people, wounding a further 19 and nearly shooting the police helicopter out of the sky.
14.01.97
14/01/1997 - EX NAVY MURDERER - RICHARD DORROUGH
Former crew member Richard Edward Dorrough confessed to murdering three people in a suicide note found after his August 2014 death...
The inquest heard the pair caught a taxi to the wharf where HMAS Geelong was moored and Mr Dorrough tried to bring Ms Davey on board.
The court heard Mr Dorrough then said he was going to take Ms Davey to the end of the wharf to have sex with her... This was the last time Ms Davey was seen by a credible witness.
Former crew member Richard Edward Dorrough confessed to murdering three people in a suicide note found after his August 2014 death...
The inquest heard the pair caught a taxi to the wharf where HMAS Geelong was moored and Mr Dorrough tried to bring Ms Davey on board.
The court heard Mr Dorrough then said he was going to take Ms Davey to the end of the wharf to have sex with her... This was the last time Ms Davey was seen by a credible witness.
06.06.10
06/06/2010 - 600 DIGGERS CAUGHT WITH DRUGS IN FIVE YEARS
The Defence Force has caught almost 600 servicemen and women taking illegal drugs and steroids in the past five years.
The ADF released the figures after an Australian soldier was found unconscious in his barracks in Afghanistan.
The suspected drug overdose has prompted the Defence Force to set up an inquiry into drug abuse.
The Defence Force has caught almost 600 servicemen and women taking illegal drugs and steroids in the past five years.
The ADF released the figures after an Australian soldier was found unconscious in his barracks in Afghanistan.
The suspected drug overdose has prompted the Defence Force to set up an inquiry into drug abuse.
18.11.10
18/11/2010 - SOLDIERS SENT HOME FOR STEROID USE
Three soldiers have been sent home from Afghanistan after being caught using anabolic steroids. Earlier this year, four elite special forces soldiers were also found to be using steroids.
One defence commentator says the problem is worrying because although soldiers know they can be routinely tested for drug use, they are persisting with their risky behaviour.
Three soldiers have been sent home from Afghanistan after being caught using anabolic steroids. Earlier this year, four elite special forces soldiers were also found to be using steroids.
One defence commentator says the problem is worrying because although soldiers know they can be routinely tested for drug use, they are persisting with their risky behaviour.
04.12.10
04/12/2010 - AUSTRALIAN NAVAL BASE RAIDED OVER DRUG TRAFFICKING CLAIMS
Australian officials investigating claims that navy personnel are operating a drug trafficking ring in Sydney have discovered a range of illegal drugs during raids on a large naval base.
...it was reported that dozens of sailors could be be involved in the trafficking ring, which had the potential to become one of the military's worst drug scandals.
Australian officials investigating claims that navy personnel are operating a drug trafficking ring in Sydney have discovered a range of illegal drugs during raids on a large naval base.
...it was reported that dozens of sailors could be be involved in the trafficking ring, which had the potential to become one of the military's worst drug scandals.
17.01.11
17/01/2011 - ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE CULTURE
THE Defence Force is moving to tackle the rising incidence of drug and alcohol abuse within its ranks, after a year marred by several serious incidents linked to it.
In April, the Herald reported that a Defence basketball tournament held at Bandiana barracks, near Albury, had descended into drunkenness, crude initiation ceremonies and sexual harassment.
THE Defence Force is moving to tackle the rising incidence of drug and alcohol abuse within its ranks, after a year marred by several serious incidents linked to it.
In April, the Herald reported that a Defence basketball tournament held at Bandiana barracks, near Albury, had descended into drunkenness, crude initiation ceremonies and sexual harassment.
14.12.11
14/12/2011 - NAVY OFFICER JAILED FOR SPANKING
A Navy officer found guilty of spanking a young female sailor has been sentenced to 18 months' jail by a military court martial in Canberra
Lieutenant Commander John Alan Jones was convicted for sexually abusing a young woman on seven occasions, including four incidents of spanking the young sailor on the buttocks.
A Navy officer found guilty of spanking a young female sailor has been sentenced to 18 months' jail by a military court martial in Canberra
Lieutenant Commander John Alan Jones was convicted for sexually abusing a young woman on seven occasions, including four incidents of spanking the young sailor on the buttocks.
11.01.14
11/01/2014 - SHARP JUMP IN POSITIVE DRUG TESTS FOR DIGGERS
FAILED drug tests among our soldiers, sailors and airmen have doubled in the past three years.
More than1000military personnel have tested positive for drugs or refused a test in the past eight years - 68 in the past four months of test results alone.
FAILED drug tests among our soldiers, sailors and airmen have doubled in the past three years.
More than1000military personnel have tested positive for drugs or refused a test in the past eight years - 68 in the past four months of test results alone.
28.02.14
28/02/2014 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH ARMED ROBBERY, RAAF RICHMOND
An Army member has been arrested by the Australian Defence Force Investigative Service (ADFIS) in connection with an armed robbery that took place at RAAF Base Richmond on 7 Feb 2014.
Follow up stories on this case - on this page read items:-
21.04.16 and 29.04.16 and 24.05.18
An Army member has been arrested by the Australian Defence Force Investigative Service (ADFIS) in connection with an armed robbery that took place at RAAF Base Richmond on 7 Feb 2014.
Follow up stories on this case - on this page read items:-
21.04.16 and 29.04.16 and 24.05.18
02.03.14
02/03/2014 - ARMY MEMBER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL OFFENCES
An Army member was arrested by New South Wales Police on 1 Mar 2014 in relation to alleged sexual offences involving a minor.
An Army member was arrested by New South Wales Police on 1 Mar 2014 in relation to alleged sexual offences involving a minor.
09.03.14
09/03/2014 - ARMY MEMBER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT
An Army member has been charged by Queensland Police in relation to an alleged sexual assault.
An Army member has been charged by Queensland Police in relation to an alleged sexual assault.
11.04.14
11/04/2014 - AIR FORCE MEMBER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL INTERCOURSE
An Air Force member has had five charges preferred by NSW Police of sexual intercourse with a child 16-18 under special care.
An Air Force member has had five charges preferred by NSW Police of sexual intercourse with a child 16-18 under special care.
26.04.14
26/04/2014 - ARMY MEMBER CHARGED WITH TWO COUNTS OF ASSAULT
An Australian Army member has been charged with two counts of assault - on 25 April 2014 at approx 1900h in Balmain.
An Australian Army member has been charged with two counts of assault - on 25 April 2014 at approx 1900h in Balmain.
14.05.14
14/05/2014 - ARMY MEMBER CHARGED IN RELATION TO AN ALLEGED SEXUAL OFFENCE
An Army member has been charged by the Queensland Police Service in relation to an alleged sexual offence involving a minor.
An Army member has been charged by the Queensland Police Service in relation to an alleged sexual offence involving a minor.
21.05.14
21/05/2014 - AIR FORCE MEMBER CHARGED WITH AGGRAVATED ASSAULT
An Air Force member has been charged by South Australian Police with Aggravated Assault against a family member.
An Air Force member has been charged by South Australian Police with Aggravated Assault against a family member.
14.09.14
14/09/2014 - ARMY MEMBER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT
An Army member has been charged by the New South Wales Police Force with a sexual assault on another Army member.
An Army member has been charged by the New South Wales Police Force with a sexual assault on another Army member.
29.09.14
29/09/2014 - AUSSIE SOLDIER BATTLES DRUG HORROR
Former Australian soldiers reveal their extraordinary battles with drug addiction and alcoholism.
The veterans tell SBS how the horrors of deployment led to post-traumatic stress and chronic addiction
Former Australian soldiers reveal their extraordinary battles with drug addiction and alcoholism.
The veterans tell SBS how the horrors of deployment led to post-traumatic stress and chronic addiction
04.11.14
04/11/2014 - AIR FORCE MEMBER CHARGED WITH ROBBERY AND ASSAULT
An Air Force member was arrested and charged by New South Wales Police in relation to a robbery and assault that occurred January 2014.
An Air Force member was arrested and charged by New South Wales Police in relation to a robbery and assault that occurred January 2014.
29.11.14
29/11/2014 - NAVY MEMBER ARRESTED AND EXPECTED TO BE CHARGED WITH A SERIOUS CIVIL OFFENCE
A Navy member was involved in an incident where she allegedly stabbed a male civilian.
She has been arrested by state police and is expected to be charged with malicious wounding.
A Navy member was involved in an incident where she allegedly stabbed a male civilian.
She has been arrested by state police and is expected to be charged with malicious wounding.
08.12.14
08/12/2014 - ARMY MEMBERS ASSAULT ON A CIVILIAN
Two members of the Australian Army Reserve allegedly assaulted a civilian at a private residence in New Farm, Brisbane.
Both members were charged with 'Entering a dwelling with intent,' and 'Assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed and in company.'
Two members of the Australian Army Reserve allegedly assaulted a civilian at a private residence in New Farm, Brisbane.
Both members were charged with 'Entering a dwelling with intent,' and 'Assault occasioning bodily harm whilst armed and in company.'
18.12.14
18/12/2014 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED IN RELATION TO STOLEN AMMUNITION
A member of the Australian Army has been .arrested in relation to allegations of stolen property including ammunition.
A member of the Australian Army has been .arrested in relation to allegations of stolen property including ammunition.
12.01.15
12/01/2015 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED FOR ARMED ROBBERY
A member of the Australian Army has been arrested for alleged involvement in the armed robbery of a service station in Mundaring, Western Australia.
A member of the Australian Army has been arrested for alleged involvement in the armed robbery of a service station in Mundaring, Western Australia.
22.01.15
22/01/2015 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED FOR DOUBLE MURDER
A member of the Australian Army has been arrested on two counts of murder on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
A member of the Australian Army has been arrested on two counts of murder on the Gold Coast in Queensland.
07.04.15
07/04/2014 - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY URGED TO TACKLE ICE PROBLEM AFTER DEATHS OF HMAS STIRLING SAILORS
THE Royal Australian Navy has a hidden culture of binge drinking and ice use that has resulted in the disturbing deaths of at least six young sailors.
In the space of just over a year, three friends — all bosuns from the Perth base HMAS Stirling — hanged themselves, an ABC investigation has revealed.
THE Royal Australian Navy has a hidden culture of binge drinking and ice use that has resulted in the disturbing deaths of at least six young sailors.
In the space of just over a year, three friends — all bosuns from the Perth base HMAS Stirling — hanged themselves, an ABC investigation has revealed.
28.04.15
28/04/2015 - FORUM CHAT ABOUT DRUG TESTING IN THE ADF
"I have this friend who recently was accepted into the ADF, passed the assessment day and the drug test...hasn't smoked weed before and did so a few times over the past two weeks, about 8 cones...he was wondering ..how long it'd take him to be clean"
[VAADF COMMENT]
ADF Recruiting DRUGGIES?
"I have this friend who recently was accepted into the ADF, passed the assessment day and the drug test...hasn't smoked weed before and did so a few times over the past two weeks, about 8 cones...he was wondering ..how long it'd take him to be clean"
[VAADF COMMENT]
ADF Recruiting DRUGGIES?
25.05.15
25/05/2015 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED FOR WEAPONS AND CANNABIS CACHE
The member was arrested after police found a number of weapons and a cannabis crop at his residence.
The member was charged with a number of offences and then bailed to appear in court at a later date.
The member was arrested after police found a number of weapons and a cannabis crop at his residence.
The member was charged with a number of offences and then bailed to appear in court at a later date.
18.06.15
18/06/2015 - AIR FORCE MEMBER CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
An Air Force member in Victoria has been charged by Australian Federal Police with possession of child pornography and use of a carriage service to access child pornography.
An Air Force member in Victoria has been charged by Australian Federal Police with possession of child pornography and use of a carriage service to access child pornography.
10.07.15
10/07/2015 - NAVY MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED WITH SERIOUS CIVIL OFFENCES
A Navy member has been arrested by New South Wales police and charged with use of a carriage service to groom persons under 16 years of age for sexual activity, and use of a carriage service to transmit indecent communication to person under 16 years of age.
A Navy member has been arrested by New South Wales police and charged with use of a carriage service to groom persons under 16 years of age for sexual activity, and use of a carriage service to transmit indecent communication to person under 16 years of age.
14.08.15
14/08/2015 - ARMY MEMBER CHARGEO WITH MURDER
A member of the Australian Army has been charged with the murder of a child in 2009.
A member of the Australian Army has been charged with the murder of a child in 2009.
17.08.15
17/08/2015 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED ON DRUGS CHARGES
A member of the Australian Army was arrested by the Queensland Police Service at a licenced establishment in Townsville.
The member has been charged with one count of supplying narcotics and two counts of possession.
A member of the Australian Army was arrested by the Queensland Police Service at a licenced establishment in Townsville.
The member has been charged with one count of supplying narcotics and two counts of possession.
17.08.15
17/08/2015 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED ON WEAPONS AND CHILD SEX CHARGES
A member of the Australian Army Reserve was arrested by the Queensland Police Service at a private property near Dalby, Queensland.
The member has been charged with ten counts of indecent treatment of a child, two charges of rape and two charges of unlawful possession of weapons.
A member of the Australian Army Reserve was arrested by the Queensland Police Service at a private property near Dalby, Queensland.
The member has been charged with ten counts of indecent treatment of a child, two charges of rape and two charges of unlawful possession of weapons.
21.08.15
21/08/2015 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED ON DRUGS CHARGES LEADS TO WIDER INVESTIGATION
The member's arrest initiated a broader Queensland Police Service investigation into a number of other Army members in Townsville that included the execution of a search warrant on a private residence where a quantity of prohibited substances was recovered.
The member's arrest initiated a broader Queensland Police Service investigation into a number of other Army members in Townsville that included the execution of a search warrant on a private residence where a quantity of prohibited substances was recovered.
18.09.15
18/09/2015 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED ON DRUGS AND WEAPONS CHARGES
The member was charged with a number of offences relating to the unlawful possession of explosives and drugs.
The member was charged with a number of offences relating to the unlawful possession of explosives and drugs.
30.09.15
30/09/2015 - AIR FORCE MEMBER CONVICTED OF MULTIPLE OFFENCES
An Air Force member in Brisbane has been c6nvicted of multiple offences including drug offences and contravention of domestic violence orders.
An Air Force member in Brisbane has been c6nvicted of multiple offences including drug offences and contravention of domestic violence orders.
14.10.15
14/10/2015 - AIR FORCE MEMBER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT
An Air Force member has been. charged by New South Wales Police with sexual assault against another member of the Air Force.
An Air Force member has been. charged by New South Wales Police with sexual assault against another member of the Air Force.
20.11.15
20/11/2015 - AIR FORCE RESERVE MEMBER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL OFFENCES WITH A MINOR U/16
An Air Force Reserve member has been charged by New South Wales Police with sexual offences with a minor under 16. The charges relate to a civilian victim.
An Air Force Reserve member has been charged by New South Wales Police with sexual offences with a minor under 16. The charges relate to a civilian victim.
14.12.15
14/12/2015 - AUSTRALIAN SOLDIER LANE MULLER JAILED FOR RAPING FEMALE COLLEAGUE IN DARWIN
An Australian Army soldier has been sentenced to five years in prison, suspended after 21 months, for raping a female colleague.
Lane Muller, 23, raped the woman at Darwin's Robertson Barracks in 2013, after a military function.
An Australian Army soldier has been sentenced to five years in prison, suspended after 21 months, for raping a female colleague.
Lane Muller, 23, raped the woman at Darwin's Robertson Barracks in 2013, after a military function.
17.12.15
17/12/2015 - AIR FORCE MEMBER CHARGED WITH INDECENT ASSAULT OF A MINOR UNDER 16
An Air Force member has been charged by New South Wales Police with indecent assault of a minor under 16.
The charges relate to a civilian victim.
An Air Force member has been charged by New South Wales Police with indecent assault of a minor under 16.
The charges relate to a civilian victim.
03.02.16
03/02/2016 - MAN FOUND GUILTY OF RAPING FELLOW ADFA CADET SENTENCED TO PRISON
A former Australian Defence Force Academy cadet found guilty of raping a fellow cadet in her room at the academy's Canberra campus.
The fact he later told a group of fellow cadets about the "conquest", showed a "complete disrespect for the victim and disrespect afterwards thinking he could get away with it".
A former Australian Defence Force Academy cadet found guilty of raping a fellow cadet in her room at the academy's Canberra campus.
The fact he later told a group of fellow cadets about the "conquest", showed a "complete disrespect for the victim and disrespect afterwards thinking he could get away with it".
13.02.16
13/02/2016 - AUSTRALIAN ARMY CADET MEMBER ARRESTED BY THE QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
An adult civilian member of theAustralian Amy Cadets was arrested and charged for the possession of child exploitation material.
An adult civilian member of theAustralian Amy Cadets was arrested and charged for the possession of child exploitation material.
21.04.16
21/04/2016 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED BY NSW POLICE
A member of the Australian Army has been arrested by the NSW Police Force in relation to the armed robbery of a financial institution at RAAF Base Richmond on 7 Februalry 2014.
It is understood that the member is facing charges of armed robbery,conspiracy to commit armed robbery and firearms offences.
A member of the Australian Army has been arrested by the NSW Police Force in relation to the armed robbery of a financial institution at RAAF Base Richmond on 7 Februalry 2014.
It is understood that the member is facing charges of armed robbery,conspiracy to commit armed robbery and firearms offences.
29.04.16
29/04/2016 - SECOND ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED BY NSW POLICE
A second member of the Australian Army has been arrested by the NSW Police Force in relation to the armed robbery of a financial institution at RAAF Base Richmond on 7 February 2014.
... believed to be the accomplice to the Army member arrested on 21 April 2016 + ... the member is facing charges of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and firearms offences.
A second member of the Australian Army has been arrested by the NSW Police Force in relation to the armed robbery of a financial institution at RAAF Base Richmond on 7 February 2014.
... believed to be the accomplice to the Army member arrested on 21 April 2016 + ... the member is facing charges of armed robbery, conspiracy to commit armed robbery and firearms offences.
30.04.16
30/04/2016 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED BY QLD POLICE
A member of the Australian Army has been arrested at a private address in South East Queensland by the Queensland Police Service.
It is understood that the member is facing multiple charges for various offences, including the sexual assaullt of a minor, however the exact nature of these charges is unknown at this time.
A member of the Australian Army has been arrested at a private address in South East Queensland by the Queensland Police Service.
It is understood that the member is facing multiple charges for various offences, including the sexual assaullt of a minor, however the exact nature of these charges is unknown at this time.
13.05.16
13/05/2016 - AIR FORCE MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY NSW POLICE
An Air Force member has been arrested and charged by New South Wales Police for offences relating to minors.
The member was charged with:
I. The use of a carriage service to groom a person under 16.
2. The use of a carriage service to transmit indecent communication to a person under 16.
An Air Force member has been arrested and charged by New South Wales Police for offences relating to minors.
The member was charged with:
I. The use of a carriage service to groom a person under 16.
2. The use of a carriage service to transmit indecent communication to a person under 16.
26.05.16
26/05/2016 - ARMY MEMBER CHARGED WITH SEXUAL ASSAULT AT ARMY TRAINING ESTABLISHMENT
A female recruit was allegedly sexually assaulted by a male recruit at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Wagga Wagga, NSW.
... the male recruit was detained and is expected to be charged with sexual assault.
A female recruit was allegedly sexually assaulted by a male recruit at the Army Recruit Training Centre, Wagga Wagga, NSW.
... the male recruit was detained and is expected to be charged with sexual assault.
31.05.16
31/05/2016 - ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY SAILOR CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF EXPLOSIVES
A Navy member has now been charged by the New South Wales Police with four offences of unauthorised possession or use of a prohibited weapon without a permit and one offence of possession, supply or making explosive for unlawful purposes.
A Navy member has now been charged by the New South Wales Police with four offences of unauthorised possession or use of a prohibited weapon without a permit and one offence of possession, supply or making explosive for unlawful purposes.
03.06.16
03/06/2016 - AIR FORCE MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY VICTORIAN POLICE
The member was questioned and charged by Victorian Police on 2 June 2016.
The charges occurred as a result of an off base incident on 29 February 2016.
The member was charged with 2 counts of rape.
The member was questioned and charged by Victorian Police on 2 June 2016.
The charges occurred as a result of an off base incident on 29 February 2016.
The member was charged with 2 counts of rape.
08.06.16
08/06/2016 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED BY VICTORIA POLICE
A member of the Australian Army was arrested by Victoria Police for the alleged sexual assault of a minor at a shopping centre.
It is understood that the member has been charged with stalking, sexual assault and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.
A member of the Australian Army was arrested by Victoria Police for the alleged sexual assault of a minor at a shopping centre.
It is understood that the member has been charged with stalking, sexual assault and committing an indictable offence whilst on bail.
17.06.16
17/06/2016 - AIR FORCE MEMBER CHARGED WITH POSSESSION OF CHILD EXPLOITATION MATERIAL
An Air Force member has been charged by South Australian Police.
The member was charged with 2 counts of possession of child exploitation material.
An Air Force member has been charged by South Australian Police.
The member was charged with 2 counts of possession of child exploitation material.
20.06.16
20/06/2016 - AIR FORCE MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY VICTORIA POLICE
The charges occurred as a result of an off base incident on 19 Jun 16.
The charges relate to offences of motor vehicle theft and assault.
The charges occurred as a result of an off base incident on 19 Jun 16.
The charges relate to offences of motor vehicle theft and assault.
21.07.16
21/07/2016 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED BY THE QUEENSLAND POLICE SERVICE
A member of the Australian Army was arrested by the Queensland Police Service for the alleged indecent treatment of a minor.
It is understood the member has been charged with four counts of indecent treatment and one count of possessing child exploitation material.
A member of the Australian Army was arrested by the Queensland Police Service for the alleged indecent treatment of a minor.
It is understood the member has been charged with four counts of indecent treatment and one count of possessing child exploitation material.
29.07.16
29/07/2016 - AIR FORCE MEMBER SUMMONSED AND CHARGED BY SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE
The member was issued a summons by South Australia Police on 29 Jul 16.
The summons relates to allegations from events in 1978.
The member will appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court on a charge of ‘Persistent Exploitation of a Child’.
The member was issued a summons by South Australia Police on 29 Jul 16.
The summons relates to allegations from events in 1978.
The member will appear in Adelaide Magistrates Court on a charge of ‘Persistent Exploitation of a Child’.
31.07.16
31/07/2016 - AIR FORCE MEMBER CHARGED WITH INCITING THE COMMISSION OF AN INDECENT ACT RELATING TO A CHILD
The member was charged with ‘inciting the commission by a child of an indecent act’.
The member appeared before a court on 1 August 2016 and released on bail.
The member was charged with ‘inciting the commission by a child of an indecent act’.
The member appeared before a court on 1 August 2016 and released on bail.
25.08.16
25/08/2017 - AIR FORCE MEMBER ARRESTED BY NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE
The member was arrested at Sydney Airport on 25 August 2016.
Defence will assist New South Wales Police with their investigation.
The member was arrested at Sydney Airport on 25 August 2016.
Defence will assist New South Wales Police with their investigation.
29.08.16
29/08/2016 - ARMY RESERVE MEMBER ARRESTED BY THE WESTERN AUSTRALIA POLICE
A member of the Australian Army Reserve has been arrested by the Western Australia Police after allegedly assaulting a female civilian.
It is understood the member has been charged with two counts of sexual penetration without consent.
A member of the Australian Army Reserve has been arrested by the Western Australia Police after allegedly assaulting a female civilian.
It is understood the member has been charged with two counts of sexual penetration without consent.
08.09.16
08/09/2016 - ARMY MEMBER CHARGED WITH INDECENT ASSAULT AT ARMY TRAINING ESTABLISHMENT
A male recruit has allegedly assaulted another male recruit at the Army Recruit Training Centre in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
The member was arrested and charged by the NSW Police Force for indecently assaulting a 17 year old colleague.
A male recruit has allegedly assaulted another male recruit at the Army Recruit Training Centre in Wagga Wagga, NSW.
The member was arrested and charged by the NSW Police Force for indecently assaulting a 17 year old colleague.
03.10.16
03/10/2016 - HUNDREDS OF AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS BUSTED FOR TAKING COCAINE, CANNABIS, ECSTASY AND ICE
HUNDREDS of Australian soldiers have returned positive drug test results in the past four years with the vast majority given the boot, Defence documents reveal.
HUNDREDS of Australian soldiers have returned positive drug test results in the past four years with the vast majority given the boot, Defence documents reveal.
29.10.16
29/10/2016 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED BY THE NSW POLICE FORCE
A member of the Australian Army was arrested by the Wollongong Child Sexual Assault Unit.
Defence understands the member has been charged with three counts of indecent assault of a minor, and one count of possessing child abuse material
A member of the Australian Army was arrested by the Wollongong Child Sexual Assault Unit.
Defence understands the member has been charged with three counts of indecent assault of a minor, and one count of possessing child abuse material
05.11.16
05/11/2016 - AIR FORCE MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY NEW SOUTH WALES POLICE
The charges occurred as a result of an off base incident on 5 Nov 16.
The charges relate to domestic violence assault, malicious damage and trespass.
The charges occurred as a result of an off base incident on 5 Nov 16.
The charges relate to domestic violence assault, malicious damage and trespass.
04.06.17
04/06/2017 - AIR FORCE MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE
The charges relate to an incident that occurred off base in December 2016.
Defence understands the member has been charged with one count of aggravated assault.
The charges relate to an incident that occurred off base in December 2016.
Defence understands the member has been charged with one count of aggravated assault.
05.06.17
05/06/2017 - AIR FORCE RESERVE MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE
The member was arrested and charged by South Australia Police on 05 June 2017.
Defence understands the member has been charged with one count of Trafficking a Controlled Drug.
The member was arrested and charged by South Australia Police on 05 June 2017.
Defence understands the member has been charged with one count of Trafficking a Controlled Drug.
22.06.17
22/06/2017 - AIR FORCE MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY QUEENSLAND POLICE
The member was arrested by the Queensland Police Service on 22 June 2017 at his private residence.
Defence understands that the member has since been charged with one count of breaching a Domestic Violence Order and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.
The member was arrested by the Queensland Police Service on 22 June 2017 at his private residence.
Defence understands that the member has since been charged with one count of breaching a Domestic Violence Order and one count of possession of drug paraphernalia.
25.06.17
25/06/2017 - AIR FORCE MEMBER AND TWO NAVY MEMBERS ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY SOUTH AUSTRALIA POLICE
The members were arrested and charged by South Australia Police on 25 June 2017.
Defence understands the three members were each charged with one count of sexual assault.
The members were arrested and charged by South Australia Police on 25 June 2017.
Defence understands the three members were each charged with one count of sexual assault.
21.07.17
21/07/2017 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY VICTORIA POLICE
The member was arrested by Victoria Police on 21 July 2017 at his place of work.
Defence understands that the member has since been charged with offences related to child exploitation material.
The member was arrested by Victoria Police on 21 July 2017 at his place of work.
Defence understands that the member has since been charged with offences related to child exploitation material.
23.07.17
23/07/2017 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY QUEENSLAND POLICE
The member was arrested by the Queensland Police Service on 23 July 2017 in Petrie, North Brisbane.
The member has been charged with three offences relating to indecent acts involving a person with an impairment of the mind.
The member was arrested by the Queensland Police Service on 23 July 2017 in Petrie, North Brisbane.
The member has been charged with three offences relating to indecent acts involving a person with an impairment of the mind.
28.09.17
28/09/2017 - ARMY MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY THE AUSTRALIAN FEDERAL POLICE
The member was arrested by the Australian Federal Police on 28 September 2017 at his place of work.
Defence understands that the member has since been charged with offences related to child sexual exploitation.
The member was arrested by the Australian Federal Police on 28 September 2017 at his place of work.
Defence understands that the member has since been charged with offences related to child sexual exploitation.
26.10.17
26/10/2017 - ARMY RESERVE MEMBER ARRESTED AND CHARGED BY THE WA POLICE FORCE
The member was arrested by the WA Police Force on 26 October 2017.
Defence understands that the member has since been charged with child sex offences.
The member was arrested by the WA Police Force on 26 October 2017.
Defence understands that the member has since been charged with child sex offences.
22.11.17
22/11/2017 - DRUGS ON DUTY: AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE FORCE's HIDDEN DRUG CULTURE EXPOSED
A 7 News investigation has uncovered more than 120 cases involving illegal drugs in the Australian Defence Force; happening on shore, at sea and even while on duty.
A 7 News investigation has uncovered more than 120 cases involving illegal drugs in the Australian Defence Force; happening on shore, at sea and even while on duty.
08.12.17
08/12/2017 - STAFFER FROM DEFENCE's JOINT OPERATIONS COMMAND SACKED FOR DRUG SUPPLY
A Department of Defence military police report from July this year described how the staff member was sacked from the force's Joint Operations Command centre after they pleaded guilty to drug possession and supply.
A Department of Defence military police report from July this year described how the staff member was sacked from the force's Joint Operations Command centre after they pleaded guilty to drug possession and supply.
16.03.18
16/03/2018 - NAVY WARRANT OFFICER FOUND GUILTY, DISCHARGED FROM SERVICE BY MILITARY COURT FOR ACTS OF INDECENCY
An Australian Navy warrant officer from HMAS Albatross is being escorted to Holsworthy Military Prison this afternoon after he was found guilty of seven indecent acts towards women between 2014 and 2017.
An Australian Navy warrant officer from HMAS Albatross is being escorted to Holsworthy Military Prison this afternoon after he was found guilty of seven indecent acts towards women between 2014 and 2017.
24.05.18
24/05/2018 - FORMER ARMY PRIVATE SARAH ROYNA FOUND GUILTY OF PLOT TO ROB RSL
The 26-year-old pleaded guilty to armed robbery after she held up the Australian Defence Credit Union on Richmond's military base with a replica pistol and balaclava at 3:30pm on February 7, 2014.
In a judge-only trial, Judge Stephen Hanley found Royna guilty of a second charge of conspiring to rob Windsor RSL with her co-accused, a charge Royna had denied.
The 26-year-old pleaded guilty to armed robbery after she held up the Australian Defence Credit Union on Richmond's military base with a replica pistol and balaclava at 3:30pm on February 7, 2014.
In a judge-only trial, Judge Stephen Hanley found Royna guilty of a second charge of conspiring to rob Windsor RSL with her co-accused, a charge Royna had denied.
08.06.18
08/06/2018 - CLAIMS OF 'ILLEGAL VIOLENCE', DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE ALLEGED IN LEAKED AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE REPORT
An explosive confidential report commissioned by Defence contains allegations members of Australia's elite special forces may have used "unsanctioned and illegal application of violence on operations," facilitated by weak leadership and a perceived lack of accountability.
An explosive confidential report commissioned by Defence contains allegations members of Australia's elite special forces may have used "unsanctioned and illegal application of violence on operations," facilitated by weak leadership and a perceived lack of accountability.
02.07.18
02/07/2018 - ADF HELICOPTER UNIT GROUNDED AMID 'COCAINE RING' ALLEGATIONS
An Australian Defence Force Chinook helicopter unit has been grounded, with up to 10 staff accused of running a cocaine ring.
..the personnel from the Townsville base - including officers, aircrew, maintenance workers and a civilian employee - were busted in a targeted operation that started with a tip-off.
An Australian Defence Force Chinook helicopter unit has been grounded, with up to 10 staff accused of running a cocaine ring.
..the personnel from the Townsville base - including officers, aircrew, maintenance workers and a civilian employee - were busted in a targeted operation that started with a tip-off.