The Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant serves to recognise and acknowledge the unique nature of military service and the contribution of veterans and their families. The Covenant is supported by the Veteran Card, Lapel Pin and Oath. These provide the opportunity...
Military Covenant
Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant – now legislated
Sunday 3rd Nov 2019
Advice from Liz Cosson. "Good Afternoon, I would like to thank you for your ongoing commitment and support to ensuring veterans and their families receive the recognition and respect they deserve for their service and sacrifice to our country. I am pleased to let you...
AUSTRALIAN DEFENCE VETERANS’ COVENANT
Monday 8th Apr 2019
To prepare for the launch of the Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant, you are now able to apply for all components of the Covenant, including the Veteran Card, lapel pin and oath, on MyService. The Covenant serves to recognise the unique nature of military service...
Australian Defence Veterans’ Covenant – GREATER RECOGNITION FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES
Wednesday 20th Feb 2019
NEW legislation introduced into Federal Parliament will provide better recognition of the unique nature of military service and further acknowledge the service and sacrifice of veterans and their families. The Government’s Australian Veterans’ Recognition (Putting...
PM’s Media Release – RECOGNISING AND RESPECTING OUR VETERANS
Tuesday 30th Oct 2018
THE HON SCOTT MORRISON MP, PRIME MINISTER THE HON DARREN CHESTER MP, MINISTER FOR VETERANS’ AFFAIRS; MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL; MINISTER ASSISTING THE PRIME MINISTER FOR THE CENTENARY OF ANZAC JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT Saturday, 27 October 2018 RECOGNISING...
DFWA Media Statement – SENATE’S SUPPORT OF AN AUSTRALIAN MILITARY COVENANT WELCOMED
Friday 14th Sep 2018
The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA), together with not only its partners in the Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO) but also with the support of the Returned and Services League of Australia, have long advocated the need to formally recognise the...
Labor commits to a Military Covenant
Monday 10th Sep 2018
Hello I am writing to you as the Leader of the Opposition, Bill Shorten MP, and I have recently announced that Labor will commit, if elected, to the establishment of a Military Covenant. This Covenant recognises the unique nature of military service and our obligation...
Labor pledges mandatory reporting of veterans’ health and social outcomes
Wednesday 5th Sep 2018
In a ‘covenant’ with defence personnel, Labor will commit ‘to look after those who have sacrificed for our nation’ Labor has promised to introduce mandatory reporting of health and social outcomes of veterans, as part of a “covenant” with defence personnel. Bill...