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BATTLE OF BRITAIN ‘LACE’

 

The Australian Government today launched the Ex-Service Veteran Employment national advertising campaign that will promote the many skills and attributes ADF personnel gain through their ADF experience.
 
The campaign recognises the significant contribution that ex-service people make to civilian sectors. With a suite of transferable skills honed in the ADF, they emerge as natural leaders and team players in the business world.
 
Learn more about how we can assist ex-service people in finding civilian employment:www.veteransemployment.gov.au
 

 

 

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