“In the future, your role in the defense force will be determined on your ability, not on the basis of your sex.”

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Australian Defense Minister Stephen Smith, announcing today that Australia will now allow its female servicemembers to serve on the front lines in all possible combat roles. Amen to that. (via thepoliticalnotebook)

My local MP.

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