The Hon Stephen Jones MP – Assistant Treasurer and Minister for Financial Services and The Hon Matt Keogh MP – Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Minister for Defence Personnel The Albanese Government is introducing legislation to ensure that no...
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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...
ALP Government’s Defence Ministry
Tuesday 31st May 2022
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has unveiled his new ministry, appointing new leads for the defence and defence industry portfolios. Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has been named as the new minister for defence, succeeding Peter Dutton in the...
Federal Court Hearing: DFRDB Commutation – 11 May 2022
Wednesday 11th May 2022
If you watched today's (11th of May) hearing of Clinton McKenzie's Federal Court matter, you should be proud of how he presented his (our) case. His oral submission was well researched, polished and unemotional. From the feedback I have seen so far, some found...
ADFRA – Reminder: Federal Court Hearing Wednesday at 10.15 am
Tuesday 10th May 2022
Please be advised that the Federal Court hearing this Wednesday, 11 May 2022 will be livestreamed at the following...
ADFRA – DFRDB Update May 2022
Tuesday 10th May 2022
Federal Court Hearing – 11 May 2022A reminder that the hearing of Clinton McKenzie’s Federal Court matter has been set downfor Wednesday, 11 May 2022, at 10:15 am (EST).The hearing will be live-streamed, and we will email the link as soon as it is made availableto the...
DVA e-news – March–April 2022
Friday 6th May 2022
Welcome to the latest edition of e-news, which includes snapshots of articles that you’ll find on the Latest News for Veterans page on the DVA website. News Australians gather around the the world for Anzac DayFirst ‘DVA Services’ videos launchedThe...
Independent Tribunal to reconsider medallic recognition for Rifle Company Butterworth
Thursday 7th Apr 2022
The independent Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal will re-examine the issue of medallic recognition for Australians who served with Rifle Company Butterworth in Malaysia between 1970 and 1989. Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Andrew Gee...
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...
Veterans Affairs Minister Andrew Gee threatens to resign on eve of budget over funding shortfall
Saturday 26th Mar 2022
Veterans Affairs Minister Andrew Gee has launched a stunning attack on the federal government, revealing he was on the cusp of announcing his resignation from cabinet because he was being refused funding for his department. Key points: Andrew Gee announced he had...