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21 October 2026

Australia opens military recruitment to citizens of one country from November 2026

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Australia opens military recruitment to citizens of one country from November 2026

Australia will let Papua New Guineans apply to join the ADF from November 2026 under the Pukpuk Treaty; recruits must apply for citizenship once eligible.

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