Forced out of Australia’s military due to his sexuality, David says an apology is ‘long overdue’ for veterans like him

By Tom McIlroy and Krishani Dhanji · The Guardian World

Exclusive: ADF personnel who were discriminated against for being LGBTQ+ are owed a national apology, federal government told Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A national apology should be issued to LGBTQ+ veterans and service personnel who experienced discrimination at the hands of the Australian Defence Force, according to recommendations to the federal government. David Gibson, who was discharged from the military in 1989 because he was bisexual and chair of GLBTI Rights in Ageing, said it was time for the prime minister to issue an apology. Continue reading...