An update on DFRDB and MSBS invalidity benefits taxation following the Federal Court decision in Commissioner of Taxation v Douglas.
DFWA is tracking each of the 69 recommendations from the Productivity Commission Report – A Better Way to Support Veterans. Follow its progress here.
In March 2018, the Prime Minister announced that the Productivity Commission was to inquire into whether the system of compensation and rehabilitation for veterans (Serving…
DVA reassures the veteran community that the services delivered by the Veterans’ Affairs Pharmaceutical Advisory Centre (VAPAC) are not changing.
DVA conducted a review of its dental program, in response to concerns about whether or not the program met current clients’ needs, and its capacity to meet future needs. DFWA made a submission to the review. View or download the submission here.
The deadline for lodging appeals in the invalidity benefit taxation cases has passed. No appeals were lodged and so litigation of the matter has now ended. There is currently uncertainty within the veteran community as to what will happen next. DFWA is calling upon both CSC and the ATO, to outline how they will approach implementing the decision.
Camaraderie Vol 51, No 3 available to view or download online.
On 4 December, the full bench of the Federal Court of Australia handed down the judgments in the appeal by the Commissioner of Taxation against the decision of the Administrative Appeals Tribunal regarding DFRDB and MSBS invalidity benefits.
A review is being conducted into whether or not the DVA dental program meets current and future needs.
On the 6th of November 2020, the Chief of the Defence Force received the Afghanistan Inquiry report from the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force.