NEWS HEADLINES
DVA Legislation Amendment Passed
DVA Amendment on Disability Payments Passed by Parliament.
DVA Announces MyAccount Closure
Department of Veterans Affairs has advised that MyAccount will be closed on 10 December 2021.
Honours & Awards – Vietnam
Veterans recognised with Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm Unit Citation.
AFA Submission to Royal Commission
Air Force Association’s submission to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
New DVA Branch for Veterans
DVA establishes new Branch for veterans’ mental health and wellness programs.
Veterans’ Entitlements Update
Notifications of Investigations under the Veterans’ Entitlement Act.
AFA Response to ‘ANZAC Legend’ in Curriculum Review
AFA raises concerns about ‘ANZAC Legend’ in Curriculum Review.
Event: ‘Blamey At War’ Online Presentation
An online event ‘Leadership In Crisis: Blamey At War’ will be held on Wed 10 Nov.
Protected: ADF Firefighter Scheme Commences
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Battle for Australia Commemoration Service 2021
Broadcast commemorating the role of RAAF in the Battle for Australia.
Op Grain Harvest Assist Seeks Support
A nationwide operation has been launched to help farmers.
AF2021 – Chief of Air Force Oration
Chief of Air Force Delivers Oration Reflecting on Air Force 100 Year History.
Support for Afghanistan Veterans
ESO’s and Minister meet on Afghanistan veterans support.
DVA Veteran Family Strategy
AFA provides response to DVA’s Draft Veteran Family Strategy.
DVA & Services Australia
DVA and Services Australia provide veterans with Standardised Service Offer.
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ANZAC Day 2024
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Introduction of the Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets Bill 2023
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