The Albanese Labor Government is delivering on our election commitment to address veteran homelessness with today’s launch of the Veterans’ Acute Housing Program. This Program is funded by the Housing Australia Future Fund, the single biggest investment in social and...
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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...
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...
Joint media release – More than $1 million to salute their service
Friday 13th Jan 2023
Community organisations across Australia will share in more than $1 million in grant funding to recognise veterans and preserve Australia’s military history in the latest round of the Australian Government’s Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. ...
New Support Services Hub for Wodonga Veterans and Families
Tuesday 6th Dec 2022
The latest addition to the Veterans’ and Families’ Hubs network has officially opened today in Wodonga, providing tailored services and support to the veteran community in regional Victoria. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Matt Keogh acknowledged the importance...
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...
New Report into Veteran Wellbeing
Thursday 1st Sep 2022
A new report released today shines a light on the positive experience of former Defence Force members in rejoining civilian life and their positive impact on their communities. The report finds that after leaving service, most veterans have a smooth transition to new...
Budget 2022-23 released, Defence strategy unveiled
Tuesday 29th Mar 2022
A multi-billion-dollar investment in new national cyber and intelligence capabilities are among a range of measures outlined in the Commonwealth government’s pre-election Budget. Treasurer Josh Frydenberg has handed down the 2022-23 Budget, announcing Project REDSPICE...
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs visits Queensland
Monday 11th Mar 2019
VETERANS and their families in Queensland will have the opportunity to meet with the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester who will be hosting a series of roundtables in the electorates of Bonner, Capricornia and Petrie this week. Mr Chester said part of the...