Senators are debating legislation containing a range of "small but significant" changes which relate to Defence personnel. #auspol
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Defence will disregard positive tests for prohibited substances if they're linked to the appropriate use of over-the-counter medication.
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At the moment, positive test results ~may~ be disallowed under the direction or recommendation of a medical practitioner.
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The bill will allow Defence to disregard positive test results in-house and avoid intrusive "show cause" processes.
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The bill also includes greater protections for reservists against possible employment, education and financial disadvantage.
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It's basically so reservists don't get stitched up when they return to civilian life after serving time as members.
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Employers and educators will need to cut them some slack.
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Hydrographic, meteorological and oceanographic data will be collected by the Australia Geospatial Organisation, instead of the Navy.
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Also, members who resign from the ADF and later find out they could've been medically discharged can have their circumstances reassessed.
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The bill will also relax rules about the children of deceased or invalid ADF members accessing their superannuation.
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