The Federal Court has ruled in my favour in finding that the ABC and its journalists have indeed defamed me through their numerous articles and news segments. Now we are set for the journey to a trial where I look forward to exposing their actions and holding them...
Activities
AUSTRALIA DAY 2023 – Proud of our Country and our Flag
Wednesday 25th Jan 2023
The Seeker’s inspired us all then and still do today with their iconic hit song “I am Australian” Enjoy the day, and despite the various daily challenges in our home, work, and social lives; celebrate our unique way of life, away from the world’s many conflicts...
Commentary: Janet Albrechtsen on the Government’s confidential settlement in the Higgins Case and its comparative injustice to injured or disabled military veterans
Sunday 15th Jan 2023
Read the full article here, The following excerpts from that article are specific to her comparative injustice commentary. The process followed by the government, and in particular the Department of Finance, to settle this claim was so outrageously out of line with...
Anniversary marks the start of commemorative year for Vietnam Veterans
Tuesday 10th Jan 2023
Tomorrow marks 50 years since the 1973 proclamation of the end of Australian involvement in the Vietnam War. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said 11 January also marks the beginning of the official Vietnam 50 commemorations for 2023. “More than 60,000...
50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War
Monday 9th Jan 2023
In 2023, the Australian Government will mark the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War with a National Commemorative Service in Canberra on 18 August 2023. Supporting activities are being developed in close consultation with a...
Christmas Greetings from ADSO
Sunday 25th Dec 2022
On behalf of the ADSO Board I wish all members of ADSO and the broader veteran community the best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. 2023 promises to be an interesting year and one that we all should look forward to with optimism in our national advocacy for the...
Australian National Flag Day – 3 September
Friday 2nd Sep 2022
This year’s Australian National Flag Day, on 3 September 2022, marks 121 years since the Australian National Flag was first officially flown in 1901 at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne – the site of Australia’s first Parliament. Australian National Flag...
2021 Census results: Australian Defence Force Service
Thursday 28th Jul 2022
Census-slides-July-2022Download The content includes: ABS Analytical Article findingsSome key insights from census resultsLocation of veterans, serving members, and DVA clientsWhere to get other DVA data It should be noted that ESORT through DVA was responsible for...
Vietnam Veterans Day – Brisbane 18 August 2022
Wednesday 13th Jul 2022
The Vietnam Veterans Association of Australia Queensland branch will be conducting a March followed by a Memorial Service in Brisbane on the 18th August 2022 to commemorate Vietnam Veterans Day. The march will commence at 10.40 am from the Market Place in front of the...
ABS Census: Service with the Australian Defence Force
Wednesday 29th Jun 2022
Key statistics More than half a million Australians (581,139) have served, or are currently serving, in the ADF.There are 84,865 current serving members and 496,276 former serving members.One in twenty (5.3 per cent) of Australian households reported at least one...