We want you! ADF recruitment rates are growing, even as the odds of conflict rise. Why are people signing up? - The Guardian

Growing ADF recruitment indicates public willingness to serve amid rising Indo-Pacific tensions, directly supporting personnel capacity on Pillar 4 (Demographics) and defence posture. However, recruitment trends alone do not measure force readiness, retention, or capability — the article's strategic weight depends on whether these recruits are directed toward operationally critical roles (submarines, maritime, air defence) or backfill.