Australian military opens its ranks to PNG university students
One day2 outlets reported this in 2 reports over 1 day
All 2 reports on Tue, 20 October 2026
What it is about
Young Papua New GuineansAustralian militaryAustralian Defence ForceRichard MarlesAustralian DefencePort Moresby, National Capital, Papua New GuineaAustraliaPapua New GuineaPapua New GuineansAustralianPapua New GuineanMoresby, Queensland, Australia
Who published it, and when
original reportfirst to report
ABC News (Australia)
perthnow.com.au
20 Oct, 08:15over 1 hour20 Oct, 08:16
How it spread - 2 original reports
Tue, 20 October 2026
2 reports- ABC News (Australia)08:15first to report
Young Papua New Guineans will be able to join the Australian Defence Force under a trial designed to boost military recruitment.
- perthnow.com.au08:16
Up to 100 Papua New Guinea citizens will be allowed to enlist in the Australian Defence Force under a pilot program between the allies.