The Australian Defence Force ( Adf ) - 2027 Words

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is facing an unassailable social expectation of the treatment of disadvantaged groups. Because of this, Defence endeavours to create an organisation that is appealing to, and represents, the whole community of Australia; an equitable notion. Yet, the implementation of workplace practices and policies intended to make a diverse and equitable workforce, is an equally impairing action. The positive treatment of disadvantaged groups can cause favourable conditions, and this a contradiction to the ADF’s aims of equality. So the line is drawn: ï‚ § It is ethical for the ADF to adopt policies that promote equality for all groups. ï‚ § It is unethical for the ADF to adopt policies that favour disadvantaged groups†¦show more content†¦infantry, armoured, cavalry). After this policy was established, 50 women had applied for roles in combat corps that year, of which 20 were successful. This success rate carries across to ranks and positions in the ADF; with 14.9% of the permanent workforce being comprised of women, it is only a matter of time before Australians see a female Chief of Defence Force (CDF) (Defence.gov.au, 2014). On the other hand, 1.7% of the ADF workforce are now indigenous Australians, and they are provided with a plethora of opportunities. Here is two for example: ï‚ § The opportunity to join a six week Pre-recruitment program that focuses on instilling the core skills of life in Defence in young indigenous Australians. Alongside this, the trainees can leave during or after the completion of the program if the ADF is not their interest. ï‚ § The opportunity to join the Defence Indigenous Development Program, a five month residential course. Applying the same teachings as the pre-recruitment program but in further detail. To apply for this course, one must have indigenous lineage, and an application for the course handed in two weeks prior to the course beginning (Army.gov.au, 2014). It is thus fair to state: women now have more equitable opportunities with the opening of combat roles, and indigenous Australians have excellent resources available to fit into Defence culture. Neither of these statements have negative impacts on the capability and equality on the ADF. But