Australia’s most decorated war hero has delivered a scathing attack on the Australian Defence Force’s top brass for their “disgusting” treatment of veterans and “staggering” lack of direction. Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith said military commanders had run...
Royal Commission
Defence and Veteran Community Have Their Say
Monday 26th Apr 2021
CURRENT and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), their families and ex-service organisations are being encouraged to engage with the Joint Transition Authority (JTA), which is holding a series of online consultation sessions in April and May....
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide – Themes for consultation
Thursday 22nd Apr 2021
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Terms of Reference will be determined in consultation with the defence and veteran community and states and territories. We expect that it will cover the following themes: Systemic issues and...
ADSO WELCOMES THE CALL FOR A ROYAL COMMISSION
Thursday 22nd Apr 2021
The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO)1 congratulates the Prime Minister on his decision to establish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide. It welcomed the Government’s recognition of not only the depth of feeling within the veteran community...
Consultation Open for Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicides
Thursday 22nd Apr 2021
VETERANS and their families, ex-service organisations, states and territories, peak bodies and other interested stakeholders are being encouraged to provide their input for the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide announced...
Joint Media release — Establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Wednesday 21st Apr 2021
The death of any Australian Defence Force member or veteran is one death too many and a tragedy that is deeply felt by all Australians. Tragically, and heartbreakingly, this includes death by suicide. Recognising this, the Government will take the step of recommending...
MEDIA STATEMENT – END THE DEBATE – CALL A ROYAL COMMISSION
Monday 29th Mar 2021
The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO)1 calls on the Prime Minister toestablish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide.We acknowledge the depth of feeling within the veteran community regarding thetragedy of veteran suicide. ADSO is aware and conscious...
Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide – Letter from the National President
Monday 29th Mar 2021
Dear DFWA members and supporters, You will be aware of the continuing call for a Royal Commission into veteran suicide. This goes back several years, originating from a call for the establishment of a Royal Commission into DVA in 2015/16. Since that time there has...
Media Release – ESORT Resolution – ‘No’ to Royal Commission
Sunday 23rd Jun 2019
ADSO MEDIA RELEASE VETERANS — ‘NO’ TO ROYAL COMMISSION EX-SERVICE ORGANISATIONS ROUND TABLE RESOLUTION 22 June 2019 The call for a Royal Commission into veteran suicide must be denied. Suicide among the veteran community is one part of a national tragedy. Suicide must...
DFWA CONTINUES TO CALL ON THE GOVERNMENT TO INCLUDE CSC INTO THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO BANKING AND SUPERANNUATION
Thursday 16th Aug 2018
DFWA CONTINUES TO CALL ON THE GOVERNMENT TO INCLUDE CSC INTO THE ROYAL COMMISSION INTO BANKING AND SUPERANNUATION In a Media Statement released today (16th August 2018) DFWA's National President Kel Ryan continues DFWA's and ADSO's call on the Turnbull...