In establishing a Royal Commission into veteran suicide, the Government gavestrong recognition to not only the depth of feeling within the veteran communityregarding such tragedies but also as to how all sides of politics within both Houses ofthe Parliament spoke as...
From the Secretary DVA. "Today the Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP announced that the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency, General David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), has signed the Letters Patent, officially establishing the Royal Commission. The Letters...
Nick Kaldas to lead Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Scott Morrison has appointed former NSW police deputy commissioner Nick Kaldas to lead the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Speaking at Kirribilli House on Thursday, the Prime...
AUSTRALIANS are encouraged to pause and remember the legacy and valuable contribution of Australia’s First Nations’ service men and women this NAIDOC Week. NAIDOC Week, held from 4 - 11 July, is a national celebration of the world’s oldest living cultures and...
The Australian Government has written a covenant with the members of the Australian Defence Community in which it commits to supporting veterans and their families and build greater community awareness of the unique nature of military service. It also promises amongst...
Preparation for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has moved into the next phase. Over the past month I have had discussions with hundreds of veterans, serving members and families across the nation. The feedback has been extremely positive and...
The Senate FADT Reference Committee conducting the Inquiry into DFRDB will be conducting an Open Hearing on Thursday, 20 May 2021, from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM. This is an inquiry into the accuracy of information provided to Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits...
Over the past fortnight consultation has started on the themes for the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. “The Royal Commission is a chance to unite the veteran community and everyone has a chance to have their say as we...
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...
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....