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Air Marshal Tony Davies Resigns After Inappropriate Relationship Admission

By Drooid · Oct 23, 2026, 6:24 AM UTC · How we work

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Air Marshal Tony Davies resigned after admitting an undisclosed inappropriate relationship.
He said the resignation was for personal reasons and stemmed from past judgment errors.
Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith said Davies’ position was no longer tenable after the admission.
Rear Admiral Mat Williams will serve as Acting Chief while responsibilities transition.
The matter has been referred to the Inspector-General of Defence for further review.

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Air Marshal Tony Davies resigned after admitting an undisclosed inappropriate relationship.
He said the resignation was for personal reasons and stemmed from past judgment errors.
Defence Minister Paul Goldsmith said Davies’ position was no longer tenable after the admission.
Rear Admiral Mat Williams will serve as Acting Chief while responsibilities transition.
The matter has been referred to the Inspector-General of Defence for further review.