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Review into the Treatment of Women in the Australian Defence Force

The Australian Human Rights Commission (the Commission) is conducting a Review, firstly of the treatment of women at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) (phase one) and, secondly, reviewing the effectiveness of cultural change strategies and initiatives required to improve leadership pathways for women in the Australian Defence Force (phase two).

The Review is being led by Commissioner Broderick who chairs the expert Review Panel.

Make a submission - extended to 4 March 2012

The submission period has been extended to 4 March 2012.

If you have any queries or would like to contact the Review team please email them at  defence.review@humanrights.gov.au or call 1800 656 945.


ADFA Report released 3 November 2011

Report on the Review into the Treatment of Women at the Australian Defence Force Academy, Phase One of the Review into the treatment of women in the Australian Defence Force. Download the report here:

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