Hi SeaCaptain
You can apply as many times as you can afford with no adverse effect buttuming the information in each application does not conflict.
With the "requirement" of the discharge papers - this is linked to Shedule 4 (public Interest Criteria) specifically 4001 and 4002. A letter from the forces stating that if you were discharged today, it would be an honourable Discharge, should satisfy 4001. 4002 is a bit more cloak and dagger.
4002 "The applicant is not buttessed by the competent Australian authorities to be directly or indirectly a risk to Australian national security."
It is not often that ASIO is described as a competent Australian Authority but that is another story. It is possible that ASIO will find that as you are currently serving in the RAF, that you would be a risk to Australian National Security. You could be a spy and pbutt information to the Brits that could undermine Australian National Security. But that is John Howard's job so I don't think giving you a visa is going to undermine Australia's position any further.
I would recommend that you apply, in the knowledge that there is some risk. I would also engage an agent who could confirm with the Character Section in Central Office Canberra, as to what their stance is likely to be.
Regards
Tony
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