Article 5X7FK Defence personnel not allowed to speak about climate ‘unless they go through Peter Dutton’s office’

Defence personnel not allowed to speak about climate ‘unless they go through Peter Dutton’s office’

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Gabrielle Chan
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Former defence force chief Chris Barrie says it's a disgrace that we've made a left-right issue out of global heating and its impacts

The former chief of the defence force Chris Barrie says defence personnel are not allowed to speak out on the national strategic threats posed by climate change without prior approval from Peter Dutton's office.

The suggestion was immediately rejected by the defence minister's office. Asked for comment, the minister's spokesperson said: That is not correct."

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