Brief Regarding The Republic Of Vietnam Campaign Medal 931/25/26 – Documents

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This ministerial submission from September 2021 addresses proposed changes to the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal eligibility criteria. The Defence Department briefed the Minister for Defence Personnel on two options: expanding the existing medal to cover national servicemen who served 60–181 days in Vietnam, or creating a new medal within the Australian Honours and Awards System. The submission arose from representations by an advocate with legal advice, letters of support, and a change.org petition challenging the current 181-day minimum service requirement. The Minister indicated a preference for expanding the existing medal's eligibility. The document includes substantial redactions under section 22 (legal privilege and confidential submissions) and section 33, affecting identities and specific details of the advocacy campaign. The submission notes both options require approval from the Minister for Defence and Prime Minister, and recommends withholding information about government support during consideration.