Fed: Defence considering relaxing entry fitness criteria

AAP General News (Australia)
12-23-2005
Fed: Defence considering relaxing entry fitness criteria

With the number of recruits falling .. the Defence Force might soon start accepting
people it's currently rejecting.

Defence personnel Minister DE-ANNE KELLY says they're considering people who fall just
short of fitness requirements .. are overweight .. or with manageable medical conditions
such as asthma and less than perfect eyesight.

But she's told Southern Cross Radio those going to the frontline still need to be fit to fight.







The Australian newspaper said today around 10 per cent of defence applicants are rejected
on health grounds.

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KEYWORD: RECRUITING (CANBERRA)

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