SYDNEY -- Australia will broaden its military recruitment to permanent residents as it attempts to address a shortfall in defense personnel, the government announced Tuesday.
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Australia to expand military recruitment to permanent residents
Canberra seeking to reduce recruiting gaps as geopolitical tensions increase
A soldier from the Australian Army's 3rd Brigade guards Langham Beach during military exercises in Queensland, northeast Australia on July 13, 2017.
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