Legislation to enact the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant was passed by parliament on 22 October 2019 and has been forwarded through appropriate channels for Royal Assent. Australian Veterans’ Recognition (Putting Veterans and their Families First) Bill...
Military Covenant
Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant – Now Legislated
Advice from Liz Cosson. "Good Afternoon, I would like to thank you for your ongoing commitment and support to ensuring veterans and their families receive the recognition and respect they deserve for their service and sacrifice to our country. I am pleased to let you...
PM’s Media Release – Recognising and Respecting our Veterans
Veterans and their families are at the centre of a fresh package of initiatives from our Government to recognise their vital role and service to Australia. We understand the home front is just as important as the front line. Our Government will develop an Australian...
Senate’s Support of a Australian Military Covenant Welcomed
The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA), together with not only its partners in the Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO) but also with the support of the Returned and Services League of Australia, have long advocated the need to formally recognise the...