#VETERANS CLAWBACK The background to this issue was reported here "Government Targets Comsuper Invalidity Benefits for some Veterans from 1 July this year", and here at COMSUPER - MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS WIN TV News Townsville reported the issue last Thursday (29th...
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GOVERNMENT TARGETS COMSUPER INVALIDITY BENEFITS FOR SOME VETERANS FROM 1 JULY THIS YEAR
On 1 July some veterans on DFRDB/MSBS Invalidity Pensions who upon application, have had their taxation adjusted to the correct lower rate, i.e. the rate that applies to civilians with similar invalidity payments. This adjustment followed work from a number of...
Privacy Breach – A Canadian Example
Here is a 2010 Canadian example of what can go wrong without sufficient protection and controls. Watchdog slams ‘alarming’ breach of veteran’s privacy
DVA MINISTER MEDIA RELEASE – STRENGTHENING PRIVACY PROTECTIONS FOR VETERANS
We are pleased to see that after consultation with the veterans' community, DVA Minister Tehan has asked for an independent Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) to be conducted outside of the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Read the Minister's Statement here
ADSO Update 1/2017 – Enough is Enough: Its Time for a Changed Direction
This ADSO Update reviews the Government's 2016 performance to our veterans' policy objectives and advises our change to a more direct engagement with all political parties. Be part of our future success: Join Now READ MORE ...
DVACS Results in full (2016)
Thanks to everyone who completed the DVACS 2016. I have included open ended responses so everyone can read the comments in full. Please share far and wide on Facebook. I look forward to opening up a new survey at the end of the year and promise to make it shorter...
“Falling through the Cracks” – A Proposal to Prevent it
"Falling through the Cracks" is a Royal Australian Regiment Association (RARA) proposal to help prevent it. Have your say about it. The RARA has been involved in many discussions on various committees through the Prime Minister's Advisory Council (PMAC) , the Ex-...
VETERANS TALK ABOUT LASTING IMPACTS OF ‘GUINEA PIG’ DRUG TRIALS IN TIMOR
Chris Stiles took his own life in August after a long battle with mental illness after taking Mefloquine. The drug, otherwise known as Lariam, has been linked to a number of suicides among veterans. Many call it the “suicide pill” for a reason. Those who take it claim...
Government response to senate inquiry report on mental health of adf members and veterans
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Dan Tehan, said the Government would increase mental health support for Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and veterans. The Government Response to the Senate Inquiry Report on the mental health of ADF members and veterans was...
Senate Standing Committee On Foreign Affairs Defence & Trade – Inquiry Into Suicide By Veterans And Ex-service Personnel
This Senate Inquiry was successfully moved by Senator Jacqui Lambie. Here are the details. You are encouraged to make a submission. On 1 September 2016 the Senate referred the following matter to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry...