#VETERANS CLAWBACK The background to this issue was reported here “Government Targets Comsuper Invalidity Benefits for some Veterans from 1 July this year”, and here at COMSUPER – MILITARY ENTITLEMENTS WIN TV News Townsville reported the issue last Thursday (29th June) as ‘ VETERANS VALUE: Concerning news for several hundred war veterans, tonight. Changes to legislation governing superannuation […]
Tehan Media Release – Response to National Mental Health Commission Review The Government is delivering improved mental health support for current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel and their families. The Government today (30th June 2017) outlined the work it is doing on mental health and suicide prevention in its response to the National Mental […]
UNLIKE every other Australian state, Queensland does not yet have a dedicated minister for veterans’ affairs. It does have a Veterans Advisory Council Opposition Leader Tim Nicholls recently announced that the LNP, if elected, would create such a ministry. While veterans’ affairs remain predominantly a Federal Government responsibility, creating a state-based veterans’ department can enhance […]
On 1 July some veterans on DFRDB/MSBS Invalidity Pensions who upon application, have had their taxation adjusted to the correct lower rate, i.e. the rate that applies to civilians with similar invalidity payments. This adjustment followed work from a number of successful private rulings from the Australian Tax Office (ATO). Apparently, following representations from ComSuper […]
Enough is Enough Bulging wallets and full troughs are part of the political game Canberra Suits should wear masks to hide the shame As Battlers with more taxes and rising costs struggle to pay bills While at family dinner tables, plates are far from filled The Canberra political choir sings its new anthem every day […]
The 12.30pm Service this Friday at St John’s Anglican Church Fremantle WILL BE OFFERED FOR THE VICTIMS OF SUICIDE AND THEIR FAMILIES All are welcome to attend to pray and reflect upon the tragedy of suicide in our Defence and Veteran community. Our nations Senators are currently inquiring into these wholly preventable deaths. Their recommendations […]
Suicide by veterans and ex-service personnel – Senate Inquiry Extended to 15 Aug 2017. In terms of setting expectations, the committee emphasises that it is not in a position to address individual claims of rehabilitation or compensation for veterans and ex-service personnel. The committee’s focus is on the broad issues raised in the terms of […]
WithYouWithMe is a veteran owned tech start up that solves the problem of effectively transitioning personnel from the ADF to the Australian private sector. It is partnering with Australian businesses to educate the Australian working force on the true value of veterans in the work place. It has a variety of business ready to hire […]
Great vision on junk heap FOR Australians there is probably no more emotive place on Earth outside their own country. It is even named after the men who fought there and the many buried in that part of the Gallipoli Peninsula known as Anzac. For thousands of grieving families there was little likelihood they would […]
A Queensland University of Technology (QUT) team is conducting an independent evaluation of DVA’s mobile application (app) PTSD Coach Australia with short phone interviews (20-30 minutes) and hands-on 2 hour workshops (for those in the South East Queensland area, clinicians awarded 2 CPD points). They are looking for serving and ex-serving Defence members, and mental health clinicians working with […]
The ACCC is warning people to stay alert to ‘phishing’ scammers pretending to be from well-known businesses and government departments trying to con unsuspecting victims out of their personal information and money. Read More
Dutchy’s eldest son Michael has provided the following information: “There will not be a funeral service as requested by Dutchy. They are going to hold an informal gathering at the Blackbutt RSL commencing at 11-00 hrs on Mon. At 12-00 hrs they will pause to remember the Great Warrior at the same time he will […]
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