The Men Australia Forgot

10/11/2024

On this day 60 years ago, Labor’s Clyde Cameron hit Prime Minister Robert Menzies with a scathing quip, criticising his announcement of conscription.

Menzies had just explained the need for selective compulsory service, and the “most careful consideration” that informed the decision.

Then Cameron unleashed, reminding the PM of how he didn’t volunteer himself for the army during the First World War, underlining the perceived hypocrisy of Menzies’ decision and the belief by some that he had no right to thrust conscription upon others.

05/11/2024

Nashos waited 30 years for medallic recognition.

Former veterans’ minister Bruce Scott oversaw the rollout of the anniversary medal.

🎙️ His recollections in Ep12 of The Men Australia Forgot podcast

04/11/2024

Ever wondered why it took almost 30 years for the Nashos to receive medallic recognition?

Former Howard Government minister Gary Hardgrave helps piece together the story of the Anniversary of National Service Medal in the latest episode of The Men Australia Forgot

Listen now 📻 Ep12 - Minister, give them a medal

02/07/2024

Many Nashos woke up yesterday thinking the PAMT benefits program was all over. Not so. It’s been brought back without any notice. Full story 👉🏼

Popular benefits scheme extended by Aiden | Jul 2, 2024 | Reform | 0 comments A popular benefits scheme allowing veterans to receive free medical treatment while they await the outcome of a healthcare claim has been extended, despite initial concerns it stopped at the end of June. Eagle-eyed Nashos....

30/06/2024

Erino Mosconi missed his National Service call up because his mum hid his letter. But soon enough the duty officers came knocking, and Erino’s world fell apart. To this very day, he’s never forgiven them for what they did. Read more about his story here: https://menaustraliaforgot.com.au/erino-mosconi/

19/02/2024

Interesting news coming out of News Corp today - with the Daily Telegraph reporting the defence force will not consider reintroducing conscription to fill crippling shortages, according to an ADF insider.

It comes amid a growing number of calls to have national service reinstated to teach young people discipline and bolster army numbers, which are currently down by about 4300.

But Nasho Fair Go members have blasted the suggestion, saying there's no way it should ever happen for fear of displacing another generation and robbing them of their youth.

14/02/2024

Thinking of our 65-72 nashos on this National Servicemen’s Day. Thanks for your service and sacrifice. Hold your head up high and be proud of what you did.

🎥 Flashback to when Nasho Fair Go President Geoff Parkes paid tribute to the 65-72 nashos at a special commemorative service in late 2022 marking 50 years since conscription was ended.

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23/01/2024

The veteran gold card was the top priority in Nasho Fair Go’s reparation plans for the nashos of 65-72.

But that’s all changed in the last few months, with NFG dropping its push for the highest level of veteran benefits.

Hear why on Ep7 - The road ahead.

- Streaming now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify -

19/01/2024

Five words printed on the discharge certificates of hundreds of nashos have brought years of shame and confusion.

When Gough Whitlam abolished national service in December 1972, his government used the expedient of “exceptional hardship” to fast-track their exit from the army.

But it was extremely controversial and unbefitting for these men who sacrificed so much, as Nasho Fair Go President Geoff Parkes explains in Ep7 - The road ahead.

- Streaming now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify -

16/01/2024

Everything you need to know about the year ahead for Nasho Fair Go, including the reason why the gold card is off the table.

Ep7 - The Road Ahead with NFG President Geoff Parkes

14/01/2024

So what makes the 65-72 nashos so different from any other group of conscripts? And why do they need more support than others who came before them?