Veterans receiving invalidity benefits from their military superannuation schemes were wrongly taxed for years according to a decision handed down in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal by Justice Logan in precedent setting test cases on Wednesday 25 March 2020....
Military Compensation
Appointment to Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission
Current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Comcare, Sue Weston PSM, has today been appointed as a part-time member of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Commission (MRCC) for a five-year term. Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester said Ms...
‘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...
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,...
DVA Secretly Changed Rules to Deny Veteran’s Claim
The Department of Veterans' Affairs secretly deleted an incapacity policy to prevent an injured veteran claiming compensation. The Department denies any impropriety by its staff. Read the full statement from the Department of Veterans' Affairs. ABC TV 7.30 Report...
DVA – Submissions Sought to Inquiry into Compensation and Rehabilitation for Veterans
SUBMISSIONS for the Productivity Commission inquiry into Compensation and Rehabilitation for Veterans are being encouraged by Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester. Mr Chester said this is an important opportunity for veterans, the ex-service community and the...
DVA Minister Media Release – Delivering Better Services for Veterans & their Families
VETERANS and their families will receive increased support services and income support payments after the Senate passed new legislation today. The legislation follows a $31 million boost to mental health services which was announced late last year. Minister for...
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...
APC accident injures soldiers on Exercise Talisman Sabre 11
An Australian soldier participating in Exercise Talisman Sabre 2011 has been admitted to a Brisbane hospital after being seriously injured in an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) vehicle accident. The accident occurred within the Shoalwater Bay Training Area...