"The Australian government has been accused of deserting the soldiers who put their lives on the line to protect our country. These brave men and women are left to battle a system in crisis that’s nothing short of a national disgrace." See last night's ACA TV...
Fair Go Campaign
QUEENSLAND STATE ELECTION – Summary of Parties’ Positions on Issues Affecting Former and Current ADF Members and Their Families.
DFWA contacted the ALP, LNP, Greens, One Nation and Katter Parties and sought their position on veteran issues which fall under the remit of the State and that had been raised through the Qld Veterans Advisory Council, or by DFWA, other ESO and community groups. All...
HANSARD – QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE – VETERANS
In today's (17 October 2017) House of Representatives Questions without Notice, Independent Senator Andrew Wilkie (TAS) asked the Prime Minister this question. Mr WILKIE (Denison) (14:18): "My question is to the Prime Minister. Prime Minister, the TPI Federation...
Veterans Deserve to Benefit
THE TOWNSVILLE BULLETIN TACKLING BUREAUCRATIC INTRANSIGENCE - Bulletin Editor Ben English has championed veterans issues since assuming the role. This compassionate, insightful and powerful editorial deserves to be shared. "WHEN Australia’s repatriation department was...
VIDEO – #VETERANS CLAWBACK – MIL SUPER INVALIDITY TAX ISSUE
The background to this matter and subsequent developments can be followed here
Coalition Media Release – Taxation Treatment of Superannuation Income Streams
The Hon Dan Tehan Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and The Hon Kelly O'Dwyer Minister for Revenue & Financial Services TAXATION TREATMENT OF SUPERANNUATION INCOME STREAMS It has been a longstanding feature of the Australian superannuation system that military...
#Veterans Clawback – ABC Radio interview of David Jamison (DFWA) by Steve Austin
This ABC Brisbane Radio 612 4QR's Steve Austin interview of David Jamison (DFWA) today (Friday 7th July) continues on from yesterday's program. Unexpectantly DVA Minister Dan Tehan calls in to explain the matter. This is another must listen to radio broadcast Steve...
ALP Media Release – Government must provide clarity to Veterans’ Community
Senator Katy Gallagher (Shadow Minister for Small Business and Financial Services) and The Hon Amanda Rishworth MP (Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs) Labor is growing increasingly concerned of reports Government changes to superannuation legislation will...
#VETERANS CLAWBACK – ABC RADIO INTERVIEW OF COL RAY MARTIN (RET’D) BY STEVE AUSTIN
This ABC Brisbane Radio 612 4QR's Steve Austin interview of Col Ray Martin (Retd) (past CO 1 RAR) today highlighted the issue. This is a must listen to radio broadcast Following the interview five callers affected by the Tax legislation explain the facts of the matter...
Recent News Items Concerning Tax Treatment of Veteran Invalidity Benefit Payments – Does It Affect YOU?
Recent News Items Concerning Tax Treatment of Veteran Invalidity Benefit Payments – Does It Affect YOU? 1. The Tax changes do not affect any DVA Pension (incl TPI) in any way. 2. The Tax changes only affect those who: • receive DFRDB or MSBS Class A or Class B...