Australian Defence Force to Recruit Non-Citizens to Patch up Personnel Shortages

Published on June 4, 2024

The Labor government has given the green light for non-citizens to join the Australian Defence Force (ADF) in a bid to address recruitment shortfalls. On June 4, the government revealed details of an expansion plan to recruit more defence personnel as part of the national defence strategy introduced in April. Specifically, eligible New Zealanders will be allowed to apply to join the Australian military from July 2024. The change will also apply to permanent residents from the Five Eyes nations (including Canada, New Zealand, the UK, and the United States) and other countries from January 2025. According to Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh, to be eligible for the ADF’s recruitment, military prospects need to reside in Australia for at least one year before applying, and must not serve in a foreign defence force of any type in the preceding two years....

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