Deadline looms for Defence Force member military compensation claims for abuse
Victims of alleged abuse in the Australian Defence Force have just one month to lodge their complaint or risk missing out on compensation of up to $50,000.
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Victims of alleged abuse in the Australian Defence Force have just one month to lodge their complaint or risk missing out on compensation of up to $50,000.
Read moreMembers and former members of the Australian Defence Force who wish to make a complaint of abuse to the Taskforce must do so before May 31, 2013.
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