The Informer

13 Mar 2018

Joel Wilson shares what it was like transitioning in the Defence Force – Part 1

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At the beginning of February, Fairfax reported that two former Australian Defence Force Academy cadets claimed discrimination over their transgender status.

Joel Wilson was one of those former cadets.

Despite there being policies in place to prevent bullying and abuse of transgender cadets, this was not Joel’s experience as they transitioned.

Dean Arcuri speaks to Joel about what occurred, as well as the Aurstralian Defence Force to find out what policies and procedures are in place to protect members of the trans communities who are serving in the Defence Force.

This segment of The Informer aired on JOY 94.9 on 13th March 2018

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