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ADFRA – DFRDB Update – May 2023

ADFRA – DFRDB Update – May 2023

Federal Court DecisionMost are already aware that the decision in McKenzie v Commonwealth SuperannuationCorporation [2023] FCA 396 has been handed down by Justice Perry and that the decision did not go our way.First, on behalf of all DFRDB members I want to express...

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ADFRA – DFRDB Update – May 2023

ADFRA – The Federal Court Decision

In a word we lost. The Federal Court Decision Summary, Full Text and Orders can be viewed here https://www.adfra.org/ref.php Let me be clear that our fight is far from over.  Clarifying the interpretation of the Commutation provision in the DFRDB Act is...

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ADFRA – DFRDB Update – May 2023

DFRDB UPDATE – Federal Court Decision on 2nd May

Justice Perry has confirmed that judgment in Clinton McKenzie’s matter will be delivered tomorrow at 10:00am, in Court Room 18B in the Queens Square Federal Court Building, Sydney.   Members of the public may attend. In addition, the live-stream of...

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ADFRA – DFRDB Update – May 2023

DFRDB UPDATE – March 2023

Federal Court Hearing We still don’t have a decision but received this from Justice Perry’s Associate: “Justice Perry is aware that judgment has been outstanding for some time. Unfortunately, while her Honour had intended to address this judgment over the January...

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Australian military veterans compensation, rehabilitation legislation to change

Veterans’ Legislation Reform Consultation Pathway takes shape

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...

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Australian military veterans compensation, rehabilitation legislation to change

Making sure veterans get the very best support available

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...

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