Critics pillory consultant work on veterans’ claim processing Defence The Community and Public Sector Union (CPSU) and Labor have slammed a federal decision to ‘overhaul’ the claims processing system at the department of veterans’
Government invites consultation on military-to-civilian transition April 27, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The government is calling on members of the military and veteran community to share their experiences of transitioning from Defence to civilian life, as well
Royal commission into defence and veteran suicide to ‘complement’ work of national commissioner April 19, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The government has announced it will establish a royal commission into defence and veteran suicide, with three commissioners to lead the inquiry. Prime Minister Scott
DIY digital remembrance for Anzac Day April 12, 2021 By Melissa Coade Defence A new portal is offering anybody’s at-home Anzac Day event an air of authenticity with a Spotify playlist of hymns and a template ‘order of
Audit finds Veterans’ Affairs is effectively managing reform program, but must address DVA underperformance March 10, 2021 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) should work on addressing any “systemic issues” that may be affecting its ability to implement its comprehensive program of
Defence and veteran suicide prevention body to take ‘trauma-informed’, family oriented approach under new legislation August 28, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Defence The government has introduced legislation to establish the new office of the National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention. The legislation would allow the body
Damning report demands wellbeing-centred support for veterans July 8, 2019 By Shannon Jenkins Federal A new independent statutory agency to administer and oversee veteran support is needed, the Productivity Commission (PC) says in a new report. The PC Inquiry
Shergold gets NSW public sector to walk the talk on refugees June 10, 2016 By Stephen Easton News The New South Wales government has committed to finding at least 100 public sector jobs for refugees, through the same rule that allows government jobs
Veterans encouraged to try public sector jobs in NSW May 6, 2016 By Stephen Easton Defence The New South Wales government has fired the starter’s gun on a push to get 200 military veterans into public sector jobs by 2019. The
