VETERANS and their families will receive increased support services and income support payments after the Senate passed new legislation today. The legislation follows a $31 million boost to mental health services which was announced late last year. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester said the legislation was part of the Turnbull Government’s ongoing commitment to […]
The Leader of the Opposition Bill Shorten and the Shadow Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Amanda Rishworth have today announced that a Shorten Labor Government will commit $121 million to a comprehensive Veterans Employment Policy to provide greater support to our defence personnel as they transition to civilian life. Labor’s plan will help our veterans into […]
VETERANS and their families are set to benefit with Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Michael McCormack introducing the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Veteran-Centric Reforms No. 1) Bill 2018 ( VCR Bill) to implement several new initiatives which will deliver better services to veterans and their families. “This Bill will create a new veteran payment to […]