Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Australia will permit non-citizen permanent residents residing in the country for at least 12 months to enlist in its armed forces from July 2024. This decision comes as Australia faces challenges in meeting its military recruitment targets. The preference will be given to citizens from the Five Eyes countries, which include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States. This initiative aims to bolster Australia's military capabilities amid perceived threats, particularly from China, and to address the current shortfall in defence personnel.