DSTO > News > New physical standards open paths for women in Defence

The Minister for Defence Science and Personnel, Warren Snowdon, said its a significant milestone in the ongoing project and means that very shortly Army will be prepared to open previously restricted roles to female applicants. Defence plans to implement the new employment standards that focus on removing barriers for women across all three Services in the first phase of its five year plan. Army will be the first in Defence to begin implementing the changes, with all jobs available for currently serving women to transfer into from January 2013, provided they meet the specific employment standards of the role.

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