The Australian Government's primary responsibility is to keep our nation safe from those who seek to do us harm, both internally and externally. The Government’s decision to exclude permanent members Mike Burgess the current Director-General of Security in charge of...
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Opinion: Labor’s national security kowtow a win for Beijing
Tuesday 26th Mar 2024
The Albanese government is taking a series of disturbing actions in national security, effectively implementing an agenda that the Chinese Communist Party wants for Canberra Labor is doing bad things Beijing wants it to do. These are: expelling intelligence chiefs...
Defence Connect – Coalition unloads on government over National Security Committee revelations
Wednesday 20th Mar 2024
Deputy chair of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security Andrew Wallace has led the charge against the government following revelations that most senior intelligence officers were being excluded from the National Security Committee of Cabinet....
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide – Final Public Hearing Block 12
Wednesday 6th Mar 2024
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide commenced its final public hearing in Sydney on Monday 4 March that will end on Thursday 28 March 2024. The proceedings are livestreamed here You can view the following daily documents here Witness List...
Joint media release – Grants honour our veterans and preserve history
Tuesday 5th Mar 2024
Ninety community organisations, ex-service organisations, schools, and councils across Australia will receive a share in more than $1 million in grants through the latest round of the Albanese Government's Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program. These...
Press Conference 28 Feb 2024 Minister Keogh: Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide; Veterans’ Legislation Reform
Wednesday 28th Feb 2024
It is important to read the Minister's comments and responses to the Reporters' questions which provide indepth comment and understanding of its application and intended progress. READ MORE. The Minister's Radio Interview on ABC am 28 Feb 2024 with David Lipson
Media Release: Consultation now open on Veterans’ Legislation Reform
Wednesday 28th Feb 2024
The Albanese Government has today released exposure draft legislation which will simplify and harmonise the century old veterans’ entitlements, compensation and rehabilitation system. The current system is difficult to understand and complex to administer. The Royal...
Australia’s National Servicemen’s Day
Wednesday 14th Feb 2024
Today, on National Servicemen’s Day, Australia acknowledges the contribution of thousands of our countrymen, also known as Nashos. More than 280,000 Australians served in National Service schemes between 1951 and 1972. On 14 February we recognise the contributions of...
ADFRA – DFRDB UPDATE – JANUARY 2024
Tuesday 13th Feb 2024
Our best wishes to you and your families for a safe and happy 2024. Thanks for your support Ongoing Quest for Fair TreatmentOur quest for fair treatment over our superannuation entitlements is ongoing. We will be in Canberra again next month and will report on the...
Statement from the Secretary of DVA on the Veterans’ MATES Program
Tuesday 13th Feb 2024
The Department is aware that the withdrawal of Defence and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) Human Research Ethics Committee approval on Monday, 5 February 2024 has increased concerns in the veteran community regarding the Veterans’ MATES Program (MATES),...