
Originally Posted by
4bee
The only reason I can think for their presence is to add a bit of muscle in case some folk get a strop on. A bit of "intimidation" it may be, but as they are dealing with some descendants of Oz's first convicts, maybe it is an in grown thing but I am not aware of other states using Army but shirley "they" must have a good reason. I wouldn't have a problem with a Copper & a Digger standing in the background if they knocked on my door but then I am a law abiding Citizen & wouldn't throw a punch at a Copper anyway. Call me a wuss if you like. I have had a couple[ of parking stickers but I doubt that would inflame them.
I just wish I knew what it was is all, not that their presence bothers me. Maybe it was an over reaction & they can't be seen to reverse the decision to use them?
Has Army been asked the reason?
Are the residents in the above affected areas prone to "sorting out the bloody coppers"
Could be as simple as that you know.
Wording of Defence press release for information. It pretty much explains everything....
Defence personnel to assist NSW Police and civilian authorities with COVID-19 outbreak
31 July 2021
On 29 July 2021, Defence received a request from Emergency Management Australia on behalf of the New South Wales (NSW) State Emergency Operations Centre, to provide Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel to support the NSW Police with their response to the COVID-19 situation in Greater Sydney.
Brigadier Michael Garraway, Commander of Task Force 629, said the ADF would deploy up to 300 Defence personnel in the coming days to assist NSW authorities, serving the community.
“Defence members will commence deploying today to undertake training over the weekend and start working under the direction of NSW Police,” said Brigadier Garraway.
“Our tasks will include assisting NSW police with conducting isolation and welfare checks, supporting NSW police presence patrols, transportation support, and logistics assistance.
“This will be in addition to approximately 250 Australian Defence Force personnel who are already supporting state authorities in New South Wales, with tasks such as quarantine compliance management at hotels and airports.
“Our people are there in support of the NSW Police and civilian authorities, and to serve the community” said Brigadier Garraway.
ADF support to the civil community is guided by the Australian constitution. ADF personnel supporting the COVID outbreak in NSW are not authorised as law enforcement officers, nor are they able to enforce health orders.
“Our role is to assist New South Wales authorities do the important work they need to do in order to keep our communities safe,” said Brigadier Garraway.
The ADF has worked closely with NSW and Federal authorities to support the community, including through bushfires and floods. Defence continues to work closely with these authorities to ensure Defence resources are allocated efficiently.
I would imagine that for OH&S reasons it would be undesirable to send a single policeman on doorknock duties.
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