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...
Media Releases
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...
Ministerial Summit on Veterans’ Affairs Republic of Korea (ROK)Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Friday 28th Jul 2023
Good Afternoon everyone, I’m so proud to join you to commemorate the service and sacrifice of veterans from each of our nations during the Korean War. Last year I had the honour of meeting 94 year old Captain Norman Goldspink, who was part of Australia’s 1st Battalion...
Government seeks your feedback on veterans’ legislative reform
Monday 17th Oct 2022
Consultation on reforming veterans’ legislation has commenced today with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) seeking submissions from the community. The Australian Government recently agreed to Recommendation 1 of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran...
Veterans’ Health Week 2022 kicks off today
Saturday 1st Oct 2022
Get out your kitchen utensils and put on your best apron as Veterans’ Health Week 2022 kicks off for 2022. With this year’s theme focusing on “Eat Well”, Veterans’ Health Week is an opportunity for ex-service organisations and community groups around the nation to...
DVA – Report into Veterans’ Claims now Public
Friday 24th Jun 2022
A key report into the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ (DVA) claims processing system has today been made public. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh said the report found 37 initiatives which would improve the department’s processes, reducing the wait times for...
Veteran Wellbeing Centre Network Expanding to South East Qld
Wednesday 27th Oct 2021
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee today announced the Veteran Wellbeing Centre network is set to grow, with the opening of expressions of interest for a new centre in South East Queensland. Minister Gee encouraged ex-service and community...
JOIN IN AND ‘GET MOVING’ DURING VETERANS’ HEALTH WEEK
Friday 15th Oct 2021
More than 720 events that focus on veteran wellbeing will kick off across Australia on 16 October as part of our country’s largest Veterans’ Health Week to date. The Australian Government has provided a record $540,000 funding for Veterans’ Health Week activities that...
Ex-Service Organisations convene support for Afghan Veterans
Thursday 19th Aug 2021
Ex-service organisations from across the nation have met with the Australian Government today to throw their support behind efforts underway to assist veterans and families impacted by the situation in Afghanistan. The Minister for Defence Personnel and Veterans’...
VIETNAM VETERANS REMEMBERED
Wednesday 18th Aug 2021
Wednesday the 18th August is Vietnam Veterans’ Day – an opportunity for our country to pause and remember the service and sacrifice of the Australians during the Vietnam War, and to acknowledge the 55th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Minister for Veterans’...