Alleged lewd comments, touching and pornography raised as women launch class action against ADF

Sexual violence and discrimination continues to plague female ADF members, lawyer saysFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWomen who allegedly suffered widespread and systemic sexual abuse, harassment, discrimination and victimisation while serving in the Australian defence force are taking part in a class action against the commonwealth.There are four applicants in the class action, whose names are withheld for legal reasons, but any woman subjected to sexual violence, sexual harassment or discrimination while working in the ADF between November 12, 2003 and May 25, 2025 is eligible to participate. Continue reading...