On 18 March 2021 the Senate referred the following matter to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by Thursday, 24 June 2021: Accuracy of information provided to Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits (DFRDB)...
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Senate FADT – Inquiry into TPI Payment (Special Rate of Disability Pension)
On 18 March 2021, the Senate referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee the following matter for inquiry and report by 24 June 2021: The TPI payment (Special Rate of Disability Pension), with particular reference to: the purpose, adequacy,...
Opinion: Skilled defence personnel misused by governments
IT has been a watershed year for the ADF but perhaps one best forgotten, or at least parts of it. READ MORE
Andrew Hastie – Honoured to Serve
Australia faces many economic and strategic challenges in the decade ahead. I am confident Australia can meet these challenges, as we have before in our nation's history. It is an immense privilege to be invited to serve the Australian people in the role of Assistant...
National Inquiry – Defence and Veteran Suicide
Prevention Bill 2020 and the Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2020 On 3 September 2020 the Senate referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee the provisions of the National Commissioner for Defence and...
Commemorative Medallion and Certificate to Recognise Second World War Veterans
A special commemorative medallion marking the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War is now available to every living Second World War veteran to say ‘thank you for your service’. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester today launched the medallion...
Opinion – ADF called on to step up in coronavirus war
"Australia plays a leading role in vaccine development, which can include both animal and human testing". "ADF personnel on deployment can, and often are exposed to dangerous, exotic diseases". "Yet again the government has called on the ADF to take a lead with the...
Understanding and Preventing Veteran Suicide
ALL governments are committed to ensuring we are doing all we can to prevent suicide among our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel following the recent Council of Australian Governments (COAG) meeting. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and...
Health and Stimulus Packages Support Veteran Community
THE Government is doing everything it can to protect our nation from the health and economic impacts of this global health issue, including veterans and their families. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said veterans and their families will benefit from...
Looking after your mental health during the coronavirus outbreak
Beyond Blue recognises and understands the feelings of anxiety, distress and concern many people may be experiencing in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and offers the following wellbeing advice. Try to maintain perspective While it is reasonable for people to...