From Thursday 18 April until Thursday 16 May 2024 DVA we will be running a survey to learn more about what the veteran community thinks we could do to make MyService better. Even if they don’t use MyService, we would like to understand why. The survey is: completely...
Current Issues
Vetaffairs April 2024 is out now
Friday 5th Apr 2024
The April 2024 edition of Vetaffairs is now available online. In this edition: Consultation on new Veterans’ Legislation open until 28 April An open apology from Secretary Alison Frame on delays with claims Open Conversations – the new audio series from Open Arms...
DVA e news March 2024
Wednesday 3rd Apr 2024
Welcome to the March 2024 edition of e-news, which includes snapshots of articles that you'll find on the Latest News page of the DVA website. Articles include: Commemorating Anzac Day 2024 Webinars to provide information about proposed new veterans’ legislation Boost...
Joint media release – Grants honour our veterans and preserve history
Tuesday 5th Mar 2024
Ninety community organisations, ex-service organisations, schools, and councils across Australia will receive a share in more than $1 million in grants through the latest round of the Albanese Government's Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. These...
Press Conference 28 Feb 2024 Minister Keogh: Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide; Veterans’ Legislation Reform
Wednesday 28th Feb 2024
It is important to read the Minister's comments and responses to the Reporters' questions which provide indepth comment and understanding of its application and intended progress. READ MORE. The Minister's Radio Interview on ABC am 28 Feb 2024 with David Lipson
Media Release: Consultation now open on Veterans’ Legislation Reform
Wednesday 28th Feb 2024
The Albanese Government has today released exposure draft legislation which will simplify and harmonise the century old veterans’ entitlements, compensation and rehabilitation system. The current system is difficult to understand and complex to administer. The Royal...
ADFRA – DFRDB UPDATE – JANUARY 2024
Tuesday 13th Feb 2024
Our best wishes to you and your families for a safe and happy 2024. Thanks for your support Ongoing Quest for Fair TreatmentOur quest for fair treatment over our superannuation entitlements is ongoing. We will be in Canberra again next month and will report on the...
Statement from the Secretary of DVA on the Veterans’ MATES Program
Tuesday 13th Feb 2024
The Department is aware that the withdrawal of Defence and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Human Research Ethics Committee approval on Monday, 5 February 2024 has increased concerns in the veteran community regarding the Veterans’ MATES Program (MATES),...
Media Release – Minister Keogh – Veteran Claims Backlog Elimination Imminent
Tuesday 13th Feb 2024
The Albanese Government was elected on a commitment to properly resource the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) to eliminate the unacceptable backlog of veteran compensation claims. In the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide’s Interim Report, serious...
Radio Interview – 2GB Ben Fordham with DVA Minister The Hon. Matt Keogh 13 Feb 2024
Tuesday 13th Feb 2024
SUBJECTS: Defence Recruitment, Clearing the Veteran Compensation Claims Backlog BEN FORDHAM: Matt Keogh is not the Minister for Defence, he's the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, but he's joining us on the line right now, Matt Keogh, good morning to you. MINISTER FOR...