The head of the Defence Force says women who meet physical standards for the front line are good enough for the job, despite criticism of a plan to open up all combat roles to females.The Federal Government yesterday announced women will be allowed to serve in all frontline combat roles within five years.
At the moment women are excluded from 7 per cent of all positions on the basis of their sex.
Defence Force Chief David Hurley has told ABC's Lateline that some members of the Australian military will not agree with allowing women on the front line.
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