Defence official flagged plans for social media ban request

Tom Lowrey · ABC News (AU)

Published 28 Oct 2026, 9:33 pm·1 h ago·1 min read

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The senior Defence official said she sought advice from a government minister over concerns about "vile" social media comments and their impact on the health of officials.

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