The Ombudsman’s office today (11th December) released a Media Statement on the outcome of his inquiry into DFRDB Commutation. A copy of that Statement and the Ombudsman's Report is here. Ministerial Statement - Independent Inquiry Report into DFRDB Scheme The...
Veteran Issues
DVA Client Satisfaction Survey 2019 Results
The Client Satisfaction Survey is a key tool for the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) to learn more about our clients’ experiences so we can improve the way we serve veterans and their families. As part of DVA’s ongoing commitment to its transformation program,...
The Australian Editorial – When scrutiny becomes enemy of the state
Media’s Right to Know Campaign. When the Government hides the truth from you what are they covering up? The front pages of every major newspaper were censored this morning as part of Australia’s Right to Know campaign which is calling for greater protections for...
Comment – Surviving Recent Friendly Fire
Friendly FireWhat has been very disappointing and demoralizing in recent times are the emails, social media posts and the broader media attacks upon DVA, the ESORT and the ADSO. Especially are the attacks on individuals and ESO leaders for not being supportive of the...
Opinion Ross Eastgate – Tim Fischer on course for his biggest victory
FORMER national serviceman and deputy prime minister Tim Fischer has been reported as being “gravely ill” in Albury hospital. Mr Fischer, who as a 1RAR platoon commander fought in the Battle of Coral in Vietnam in May 1968, has made no secret of his decade-long battle...
Need for Constructive Dialogue and Not ill-considered and inaccurate criticism of DVA
The RARA supports DFWA's concern at the recent ill-considered and often inaccurate criticism of DVA by some in the media and on social media platforms. Commentary borders at times on crass enthusiasm for a story and less about the care of veterans. DVA and its staff...
ADFRA’s DFRDB UPDATE – JULY 2019
The Australian Defence Force Retirees Association (ADFRA) acts on behalf of Defence Force retirees and their military superannuation grievances. DFRDB UPDATE - JULY 2019 Hi All,Most of you will aware that the Commonwealth Ombudsman’s investigation into...
Veterans’ Affairs chief promises change within the next year
The head of the Department of Veterans' Affairs has vowed to walk away from the job if she can't improve ex-defence personnel's experiences with the beleaguered agency within the next year. Liz Cosson has also promised to change the adversarial culture of the agency,...
ADF Retirees Association – DFRDB Update – June 2019
The Australian Defence Force Retirees Association (ADFRA) acts on behalf of Defence Force retirees and their military superannuation grievances. Related Article: 50,000 veterans fired up over pension ‘shortfall’ The Australian 28th June 2019 " Hi All, We assume that...
ABC News – Veterans put ‘through a lot of hoops’ in bid to claim compensation, minister says
The Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) has been "too adversarial" when it comes to handling the compensation claims of former defence personnel, Minister for Veterans and Defence Personnel Darren Chester says. Key points: Veterans' Affairs Minister Darren Chester...