Defence Forces oversight body board member cannot say 'without equivocation' it is a safe place for women

The review group found the Defence Forces had 'long-standing issues around unacceptable behaviours', and 'a complaints handling system that was not fit for purpose'.

A leading member of the Defence Forces oversight body has admitted she cannot “without equivocation” say the Defence Forces is a safe place for women to be in.

Patricia King also said there were still “building blocks” that needed to be put in place “to make it a safer workplace than it currently is”.