Dear members and friends, The passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II should give us all cause to pause and be thankful for the example of stability, compassion and the love she has given us throughout her reign. A truely remarkable lady and monarch through this...
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DFWA E-News July 2022
Monday 1st Aug 2022
Dear members and friends, Since the last newsletter, Australia has elected a new Government. Although many were dismayed that Defence personnel and veterans' issues had very little focus during the election campaign, we should not take the positive view that...
DFWA National Newsletter – October 2021
Wednesday 20th Oct 2021
Dear members and friends,Since the last newsletter, there has been a steady flow of activity in the Defence and veteran community space that has kept DFWA National busy.Despite Covid-19 restrictions across much of the east coast, the work goes on. Like...
Time to Breach the Silos! – Treatment of military invalidity benefits following Commissioner of Taxation v Douglas (2020) FCAFC 220
Thursday 17th Jun 2021
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...
DFWA National Newsletter – June 2021
Wednesday 16th Jun 2021
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...
National E-News – March 2021
Tuesday 16th Mar 2021
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...
DFWA MEDIA STATEMENT – RECOGNITION THAT ADF MEMBERS DESERVE SUPPORT DURING AND AFTER THEIR SERVICE
Thursday 9th May 2019
The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) welcomes the Labor Opposition’s commitment announced today in a joint Media Alert of wide-ranging support to both the nation’s current serving ADF members and to those who once served, importantly, including their families....
MEDIA RELEASE – LABOR’S PLAN FOR OUR ADF PERSONNEL AND VETERANS
Thursday 9th May 2019
LABOR’S PLAN FOR OUR ADF PERSONNEL AND VETERANS Labor has launched its comprehensive plan for ADF Personnel and Veterans today, which solidifies our commitment to our current and ex-service personnel and their families. In the past...