A landmark report is calling for a national apology to LGBTQ+ veterans of the Australian Defence Force, who endured decades of discrimination, discharge, and abuse simply for being who they are. The Senate’s foreign affairs and defence committee urges restorative justice — including correcting official records and acknowledging past harm — to honor those who served with integrity despite being punished for their identity. Veteran David Gibson recounts being discharged in 1989 for being bisexual, describing a brutal “witch hunt” that left him in deep depression — a story emblematic of widespread trauma. The committee insists the government must go beyond current legislation to truly reckon with history, ensuring future generations of service members are valued for their courage, not their identity.
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