Australian Veteran News

Thank you to all our supporters and contributors. Announcing the closure of AVN 👇 australianveterannews.com/post/announcin…

As the Royal Commission enters its final week of public hearings, we reflect on the importance of this unprecedented inquiry. Our Director, Jasmine Stanton, considers its impact in the latest edition of Australian Veteran News. australianveterannews.com/post/putting-t… @AVNHQ #DVSRC

Our Vice President has spoken with @RSL_SA State President Dave Petersen to write this great explanation of the concerns many have regarding this new legislation. Great work, @eamhale

Urgent Reform or Rushed Resolution? @eamhale's latest article highlights concerns over premature legislation and its impact on our veterans. Could this be case of the "optics" of political action at the cost of genuine reform?👇 australianveterannews.com/post/before-th…

Turning Up the Heat: Our latest op-ed by Jasmine Stanton dives into the final DVSRC hearings, exploring how this critical moment could reshape the future for our veterans. Will the blowtorch of scrutiny lead to lasting change?👇 australianveterannews.com/post/putting-t…

One of the biggest risks to Australia's national security at present is the toxic culture of impunity among the ADF's senior leaders. This from @roycommDVSRC chair Nick Kaldas. theguardian.com/commentisfree/… The RC's final hearing block from next week will see them in the stand. #auspol

Abbott govt looked at privatising DHA, largely as a financial exercise, rather than its actual capability-input requirement. UK experience is a salutary lesson abt not doing so. Esp as Aust is a continent, not an island, & ADF families often don't get to choose where they live.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide recommended a simplification of veteran compensation legislation. The Albanese Government has taken on the challenge, putting forward the most significant improvements to the veteran compensation system in a century.

Reflecting on Afghanistan's legacy, @LukeGoslingMP calls for recognition and support for Australia's veterans and families. His op-ed champions a review focused on the human impact of two decades of conflict. More here 👇australianveterannews.com/post/afghanist…

An article redolent of the fixated view of many Kiwis that strategic bludging remains a viable choice. Despite all its practical and moral inconsistencies, and worse. #ausdef #NZdef theconversation.com/moving-closer-…

RSL QLD and RSL LifeCare NSW join forces to support veteran employment in NSW. A step towards unified veteran support. 👇australianveterannews.com/post/interstat…

Gordon Legal begins a class action probe against DVA for unlawfully sharing 300,000 veterans' sensitive info. A serious breach demanding accountability. #VeteransPrivacy 👇 australianveterannews.com/post/gordon-le…

A call for improved of governance of multi-institutional initiatives amid DVA's MATES crisis. By @AVNHQ editor @MarkSchroffel 👇 australianveterannews.com/post/dva-mates…

RSL advocacy success! My latest article for @AVNHQ about ANZAC Day in South Australia and recent government moves. A strategic win for @RSL_SA and veterans. BIG news, and very positive. Hopefully a sign of change in the RSL and good news for veterans. australianveterannews.com/post/strategic…

RSL SA/NT celebrates double victory with $400k jobs program and official recognition of ANZAC Day public holiday. Latest article by @eamhale 👇 @RslSouth australianveterannews.com/post/strategic…

The RSL Dilemma: Advocacy or Abdication in Veteran Affairs? Our regular correspondent @eamhale calls on the RSL to step back up and be leader it once was in veterans policy and advocacy. 👇 australianveterannews.com/post/the-rsl-d…

Respected policy advocate for veterans and their families, Bill Westhead, argues for legislative oversight of the ESO sector and cautions against Government and public service inertia #DVSRC 👇 australianveterannews.com/post/eso-peak-…

Veterans have never been a high priority for the Government before, what makes you think now would be any different? Go get them @JacquiLambie

The Australian Defence Force is so bloated with ‘star-ranked’ commanders its combat effectiveness is at risk of being undermined, a new research paper suggests: bit.ly/3uaKn0D