The Greens have a suite of policies that specifically affect veterans and have existing veteran policy positions which the Greens have advised remain current.
A March 2022 decision of the Federal Court – Boys v Repatriation Commission – found that the date of clinical onset of cervical spondylosis was the date the veteran had the x-ray that was used to diagnose the illness. This is contrary to DVA policy and existing law regarding clinical onset and diagnosis. Why did it go wrong?
Labor released its Veteran Policies for the 2022 Federal Election – “Labors Plan to Address the Veterans Crisis”.
On 12 April 2022, the Commonwealth Superannuation Corporation (CSC) announced that it would follow the law and implement the tax changes following the 2020 Federal Court Douglas decision. The changes will be implemented for the 19 May 2022 pay-day.
The Coalition released its veteran centric policies for the 2022 Federal Election. Veteran centric budget measures from the Federal Budget 2022-23 have been included.
The Rifle Company Butterworth Review Group commissioned Howard Whitton from Ethicos Group to investigate the Government’s decision making surrounding the “peacetime” classification of RCB service between 1970 and 1989.
In this edition: Budget 2022 • Fair Indexation of Defence Force Superannuation Pensions • Veteran Families Study • Public Trustee • Senator Kitching • Mefloquine and Tafenoquine • Update on Taxation of DFRDB and Military Super Invalidity Benefits • Royal Commission Update
Camaraderie Vol 53, No 1 available to view or download online.
In this edition: Free Rapid Antigen Tests for Veteran Card Holders • Taxation of Veteran Invalidity Benefits • Senate Committee Interim Report – Australia’s Engagement in Afghanistan • Paying for Veteran Healthcare • Royal Commission Update
From 24 January, veterans can access free Rapid Antigen Tests (RATs). This scheme is available to all holders of eligible Australian Government concession cards, including Department of Veteran’s Affairs Gold, White or Orange Cards. You can access up to 10 RATs over a 3 month period.