E&OE transcript Press conference Parliament House, Canberra 16 February 2023 MINISTER KEOGH: Well, good morning, everyone. Thanks for joining me here today. The last time that I stood here, the Government had just received the Interim Report of the Royal...
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Veterans’ Legislation Reform Consultation Pathway takes shape
Thursday 16th Feb 2023
Today the Albanese Government has taken the next step in responding to the recommendations of the Interim Report by the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide by commencing public consultation on a Pathway to simplify veteran compensation and rehabilitation...
Commentary: Janet Albrechtsen on the Government’s confidential settlement in the Higgins Case and its comparative injustice to injured or disabled military veterans
Sunday 15th Jan 2023
Read the full article here, The following excerpts from that article are specific to her comparative injustice commentary. The process followed by the government, and in particular the Department of Finance, to settle this claim was so outrageously out of line with...
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. ...
Making sure veterans get the very best support available
Thursday 12th Jan 2023
Every time someone pulls on an Australian Defence Force (ADF) uniform they make a solemn vow. They are pledging to serve and defend our nation, to protect the values we hold dear – freedom, democracy, equality, respect and a fair go. All Australians owe a debt of...
New boss to “clean up DVA’s shambles”
Thursday 22nd Dec 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the appointment of Alison Frame as the new Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, replacing Liz Cosson after Christmas. Alison Frame (left) will take over as Secretary of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs from...
Increasing the Totally and Permanently Incapacitated Payment for Veterans
Thursday 15th Dec 2022
This initiative invests $97.9 million over the forward estimates to provide an increase to the fortnightly Special Rate payments under the Veterans’ Entitlements Act 1986 (VEA) and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 2004 MRCA) from 1 January 2023. This...
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...
Veterans’ Affairs Portfolio Responsibilities
Friday 2nd Dec 2022
As you may be aware, following the 2022 election, the Australian Government’s Veterans’ Affairsportfolio is the responsibility of the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and the Assistant Ministerfor Veterans’ Affairs. We are writing to advise of the division of Veterans’...
Joint media release – Providing more options for older Australians and eligible Veterans to work more in time for Christmas
Thursday 1st Dec 2022
From today, pensioners over Age Pension age and eligible Veterans will be able to earn more income from working without reducing their pension, just in time to take advantage of seasonal jobs. Eligible Australians would have the opportunity to engage in the workforce...