The rainbow, the cross and the crescent clash in the Australian Defence Force

The CDF even wrote to me on 22 August 2013, stating:

“I respect your religious beliefs and your right to have, and express, opinions contrary to

ADF and Government policy. However your public articulation of these matters whilst a

member of the Army Reserve, whether or not you are on duty, or in uniform, undermine my confidence in you ability to uphold the values of the Australian Army and your effectiveness as a leader in today's Army.”

This is in stark contrast to the ADF’s treatment of homosexual officers over the last 12 months.

·         DEFGLIS has campaigned for homosexual marriage and to remove rights and funding from religious organisations, including schools. It did so as a Defence lobby group.

·         The DEFGLIS Chairman, Squadron Leader Vince Chong, appeared before a parliamentary inquiry to support homosexual marriage and later received a Defence Force commendation for his leadership of DEFGLIS.

·         The CDF protected Lieutenant Colonel Paul Morgan from disciplinary action after he appeared on the ABC’s 730 in uniform and criticised ADF policy and its hierarchy, complaining that homosexuals were unfairly treated.