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Fitzgibbon warns against excessive safety rules in military training

Fitzgibbon warns against excessive safety rules in military training

The government is reviewing military training after eight defence personnel died in training accidents over four years.

Joel Fitzgibbon, whose son died during parachute training in 2024, says training must prepare troops for the dangers of war.

He warns that making training too safe could put soldiers at greater risk in combat.

Others have called for better investigations and stronger ways for personnel to raise safety concerns.

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