Below is a comment from Liz Cosson, Secretary DVA, regarding this recent Full Federal Court decision. The decision does not affect any DVA payments as such, but it highlights a broader concern that DFWA has with the connectivity between the various government agencies that impact of veterans and their families. I recommend that you read […]
The veteran space has certainly been active over the past few months. Here is a run down of the important issues. Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Since the last time I wrote to you, there has been a significant change in the Government’s approach to the issue of veteran suicide. On 19 April […]
Greetings Veterans and Military Families, You, the reader, are important to DFWA! There are several issues on the table at present and your view and ideas are important to us. Operational and Non-Operational Service The Australian Parliament has legislated and now formally recognises, ‘the Unique Nature of Military Service’. Veterans and the military family hold […]