There are concerns about family violence and psychological issues in the defence forces following a report claiming more than 100 soldiers have been banned from using military weapons this year.
News Corp Australia reports 134 Army officers have been banned for matters ranging from positive drug tests and psychological issues, to self-harm and family violence.
About 25 of the cases related to family violence, according to the report, while at least half were for psychological reasons.
There remains a "duty of care to protect the physical and mental health and wellbeing" of personnel, according to Defence Minister Marise Payne .
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