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"Canberra we have a problem".
From the article:
Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh says the initiative is "one of many options" being explored by the federal government.
Earlier this year, then-defence chief General Angus Campbell outlined the extent of the Australian military's chronic workforce crisis, confirming to parliament it was nearly 7 per cent under strength and was continuing to shrink.
Australian soldiers to be offered $1,000 cash bonuses if they recruit someone else into the military
The Defence Department has outlined a new "careers referral" initiative that sets up "an incentive scheme to encourage members to refer people to join the ADF".
www.abc.net.au
In short:
ADF members who encourage someone to join the military will receive $1,000 if the recruit completes 12 months of service.Veterans' Affairs Minister Matt Keogh says the initiative is "one of many options" being explored by the federal government.
What's next?
The program will begin within a month and will be trialled for two years as Defence tries to grow the number of uniformed personnel.Earlier this year, then-defence chief General Angus Campbell outlined the extent of the Australian military's chronic workforce crisis, confirming to parliament it was nearly 7 per cent under strength and was continuing to shrink.