The Australian Defence Force Retiree's Association Inc represents the interests of Defence Force retiree's regarding their Superannuation. We continue to see in emails we receive, DFRDB social media sites and DFWA National ENews Issue 5 that the provisions of the...
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Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant – Now Legislated
Advice from Liz Cosson. "Good Afternoon, I would like to thank you for your ongoing commitment and support to ensuring veterans and their families receive the recognition and respect they deserve for their service and sacrifice to our country. I am pleased to let you...
‘I have known utter despair’: Thousands of veterans on wrong level of benefit, say advocates
Thousands of defence force veterans are likely on the wrong level of benefit or are missing out on injury payments they are entitled to due to the complexity and difficulty of dealing with the claims system, according to leading lawyers and advocates. As the federal...
ADF Retirees Association – DFRDB Update – June 2019
The Australian Defence Force Retirees Association (ADFRA) acts on behalf of Defence Force retirees and their military superannuation grievances. Related Article: 50,000 veterans fired up over pension ‘shortfall’ The Australian 28th June 2019 " Hi All, We assume that...
DFRDB Commutation -Ombudsman investigation
On 25 March 2019 the Minister for Veterans Affairs announced an Independent Inquiry into the Administration of the DFRDB scheme to be undertaken by the Ombudsman. On 25 May 2019 the Ombudsman announced its “own motion’ or internal investigation limited to the accuracy...
Media Statement – ADSO Policy Objectives 2019-2022
The Alliance of Defence Service Organisation (ADSO) welcomes the opportunity to announce its core Policy Objectives as a timely reminder to those seeking election to the 46th Parliament of Australia that the veterans’ community, speaking largely with a single voice,...
Federal Election 2019 – ADSO Policy Objectives
We're back and ready for action.At Election time the Government, all Parties and Pollies are accountable to the Australian people for their past performance and we veterans individually assess the impact of their election policies on our Family and the Nation’s future...
Opinion – RCB Commutation Stop the veterans’ pension rip-off
"Veterans who have suffered years of underpayment from their Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Scheme (DFRDB) deserve much better. Many have put their lives on the line in times of conflict, but while the government glorifies troops as it sends them to war,...
Opinion – Now’s the time to fix benefits
The iniquities in military pensions and superannuation payments has been the subject of intense lobbying for some time by those affected. The response from governments of all persuasions has been rejection, justified with obtuse argument prepared by indifferent...
DFWA – Independent Inquiry into DFRDB Commutation Arrangements Welcomed
The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) and ADSO welcomes the Government’s announcement yesterday that it would finally commission an independent inquiry into the commutation arrangements of the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB) superannuation...