A long-awaited agreement with the US to identify Australian war dead from the Korean conflict has finally been signed, boosting Canberra’s case to join the Americans in recovering the remains of missing soldiers and airmen. Families of the 43 Australian servicemen...
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Anning Continues to Fight for Veterans Covenant
During Question Time today, outspoken KAP Senator for Queensland Fraser Anning kept the pressure on the Government ensuring they legislated an Australian Military Covenant. Speaking afterwards, Senator Anning expressed his frustration at the apparently vague and...
Honouring Women’s Contribution to our Defence
COMMUNITY, business, political and Defence leaders have come together to honour women whose lives and families have been affected by their service with the Australian Defence Force at a Wreath Laying Ceremony and National Dinner Event in Canberra. Minister for...
Labor commits to a Military Covenant
Hello I am writing to you as the Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten MP, and I have recently announced that Labor will commit, if elected, to the establishment of a Military Covenant. This Covenant recognises the unique nature of military service and our obligation...
ALP Supports – Banking Royal Commission Must Include CSC in Terms of Reference
Labor has written to Treasurer, Scott Morrison and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Michael McCormack backing calls by ex-service organisation to include the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) into the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into the...
Open Letter to the Hon. Malcolm Turnbull MP Prime Minister of Australia
Dear Prime Minister, ROYAL COMMISSION INTO MISCONDUCT IN THE BANKING, SUPERANNUATION AND FINANCIAL SERVICES INDUSTRY Call to include the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations and the Returned &...
DVA – Assistance Dog Trial to Help Tackle Veteran Mental Health
The Federal Government is putting veterans first with an innovative trial of assistance dogs for veterans. La Trobe University in Victoria will partner with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) in conducting a $2 million trial of post-traumatic stress disorder...
Indigenous Service Honoured During Reconciliation Week
IN recognition of National Reconciliation Week, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester has highlighted new research offering fresh insights into the personal experiences and challenges of Indigenous Australians during the First World War. Mr Chester said...
Expanding Essential Services for Veterans and their Families
VETERANS and their families will have greater access to essential services with Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester introducing the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-Centric Reforms No. 2) Bill 2018 (VCR Bill) today. “The measures introduced...
Budget puts Veterans and their Families First
Veterans and their families will continue to come first with $100 million in additional funding provided in the 2018-19 Budget announced on Tuesday. This funding is in addition to ongoing funds allocated to the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA). In 2018-19, this...