Does the ADA represent the interests of defence force personnel or the institutional interests of the Australian Defence Force (ADF)?
No ― because ensuring Australia is adequately defended is a universal civic responsibility of all Australians not just serving (or former) members of our defence force. This is why the ADA is broadly community-based rather than being an organisation comprised solely of serving or former members of our defence force (or of our intelligence and security agencies). As part of our public-interest monitoring and public advocacy concerning defence issues we are naturally focused on maintaining the levels of public support and budgetary resources needed to sustain ADF efficiency and professionalism. During public and political debates on defence matters our advocacy of an effective defence strategy for Australia, and appropriate equipment and operational employment for the ADF, also act as a disinterested public safeguard for defence force personnel to some extent, but that is not our prime role. As a community-based body ADA members are Australians from all walks of life who think our common
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