The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA), together with its partners in the Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO), have now had the opportunity to more closely examine the Productivity Commission’s draft report into compensation and rehabilitation for veterans.
The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) welcomes both the release today of the Productivity Commission’s draft report into compensation and rehabilitation for veterans, and the Veterans’ Affairs Minister’s statement that none of the Commission’s recommendations had been accepted or rejected.
Camaraderie Vol 49, No 3 available to view or download online.
View or download the documents for the ACT Branch 2018 Annual General Meeting.
DFWA made a submission to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence, and Trade inquiry into the use of mefloquine and tefenoquine in the Australian Defence Force.
The Senate has agreed a Motion that the Hayne Royal Commission be extended to include the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation.
The Defence Force Welfare Association (DFWA) wishes to express deep disappointment to learn that once again the largest support organisation for men and women who have served or are serving in the Australian Defence Force, namely the Returned and Services League, Australia (RSL National), has been thrown into leadership uncertainty.
In May 2018, the Productivity Commission circulated an issues paper as part of its inquiry into compensation and rehabilitation of veterans. DFWA made a submission to the Commission.
Camaraderie Vol 49, No 2 available to view or download online.
Navy, Army and Air Force veterans from past and present conflicts will hold a protest with a difference this Thursday (June 28) when wearing their campaign medals, they will hold a demonstration outside the Brisbane Magistrates Court to complain that their superannuation provider is not included in the current Royal Commission into Banking and Superannuation.