Suse, I too knew straight away it would be a Beach special. To back it up, he's gone straight to the source of truth, justice and the American way, 'The Daily Telecrap' and its leading purveyor of the thoughts of Chairman Rupert, Miranda Devine . Next thing you know, he'll take to quoting Pier Akerman, another favorite of the rabid right.

Here's a different version obtained from the web:
Read it and make up your own minds:

"Few would expect a tough-as-nails Chief-0f-Army to
be recognised internationally for his commitment
to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion. But
when former Lieutenant General David Morrison ordered
misbehaving troops to "Get Out!" if they couldn't
accept women as equals, his video went viral and he
started a cultural shift that has changed Australia's
Army Forces forever.

Since then, the number of women joining the Army has grown
by two per cent and the culture is more accepting of
racial, ethnic and sexual diversity.

In 2014, David was invited to speak at the "Global Summit
To End Sexual Violence in Conflict," sharing the stage
with US Secretary of State John Kerry and activist
Angelina Jollie and arguing that militaries that exclude
women - "Do nothing to distinguish the soldier from the
brute."

David retired in 2015 after 36 years in the Australian
Army, and 4 years as its Chief, but he continues his
commitment as a champion of human rights in his new role
as the Chair of Diversity Council of Australia.

The Selection panels give consideration to the following
in assessing the nominations for Australian of the Year
under the following criteria:

1) Demonstrated excellence in their field.

2) Significant contribution to the Australian Community
and Nation.

3) An inspirational role model for the Australian
Community.

4) The Local Hero Award acknowledges a significant
contribution at local community level.

cont'd ...

Here's the link that lists the criteria for the
selection panels in choosing the Australian of the
Year:

http://www.australianoftheyear.org.au/the-awards/criteria/

Paul, so true!
Foxy, thanks for following that up.
I don't think there is anything left to be said on this subject.

The idea and now practice of women in the military in anything but cleric and medical positions is absurd. The same thing applies to police.

As expected, no-one here has managed to lay a glove on the facts and assessments put forward in the Daily Telegraph article. Did any even bother to read it before whacking away? Likely not!

Suseonline, "I don't think there is anything left to be said on this subject"

Not big on freedom of speech and letting others have a go, are you?