Documents Related To Wearing Of Green Ribbons 1627/25/26 – Documents

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Defence released internal communications monitoring social media discussions about wearing green ribbons on Anzac Day in support of an individual facing military charges (identity redacted as s47F). An April 16, 2026 email to senior Navy officers flagged Facebook groups planning a "quiet gesture" of solidarity—placing thin green ribbons across medals or lapels on Anzac Day, framed as representing the "Military Thin Green Line." The posts describe this as a respectful, non-confrontational symbol acknowledging concerns about how the individual's case was handled and "politicised." A subsequent April 23 email to Navy leadership titled "Anzac Day Talking Points - Green Ribbon issue" indicates Defence prepared messaging guidance in response. Substantial redactions conceal the identity of the defence member in question and sender/recipient details under s47E(d) and s22 exemptions.