Documents Related To Gender Diversity 989/25/26 – Documents.pdf

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This FOI disclosure contains an Australian Defence Force Recruiting Instruction (ADFRI 088) governing recruitment of transgender, non-binary, and gender diverse personnel. The document establishes that Defence Force Recruiting will consider applications from gender diverse individuals under the same selection criteria as all other applicants, reflecting Defence's commitment to recruiting a diverse workforce. The instruction defines key terms including sex, gender, and gender diverse status, and outlines principles for processing such applications. Version 3.2, approved in October 2025, includes recent amendments addressing US policy restrictions affecting applicants with US security clearance requirements and updated contact procedures for amendment proposals. The document references Australian Government guidelines on sex and gender recognition and internal Defence diversity policies. Minimal redactions are present (sections 22 and 47E marked under FOI exemptions), with the next review scheduled for October 2026.