The Defence Department apologises to soldiers who could be left $15,000 worse off after a special allowance was suddenly scrapped.
abc.net.au/news/soldiers-caught-in-defence-pay-bungle/102634374The Defence Department has apologised to a group of soldiers left thousands of dollars out of pocket after a special allowance was suddenly scrapped.The financial hit could be over $15,000 a yearDetails of the pay bungle emerged as the large-scale Exercise Talisman Sabre got underway.
"Asking people to pay back a decade of allowances while also struggling to retain and recruit seems mind-blowing," one figure familiar with the situation says. Defence has declined to answer specific questions about the saga but confirmed support was being provided to those affected. "Defence apologises for any impact on soldiers and their families, support is being provided," the spokesperson added.A live fire demonstration at Queensland's Shoalwater Bay Training Area will showcase the first full day of Exercise Talisman Sabre, which has again drawn the attention of a
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