In his speech to the Senate this evening  “Recognition of service rendered – justice delayed is justice denied,” Sen. Burston identified a large number of servicemen who have been denied the recognition of their service and entitlements. He calls for an independent review by an expert panel – not drawn from government or Defence – to […]

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs office in Townsville is not closing. READ MORE

Training for War One of the latest trends emanating from Canberra is how to enhance Political Correctness via the Armed Forces to higher levels. The military obediently stands to attention as the lash is applied and after the salt has been rubbed into the wounds, does its best to repair the damage. Today there is […]

Check out the NBWMA Promotional video Dedication on 31 May 2017  

Here is a 2010 Canadian example of what can go wrong without sufficient protection and controls. Watchdog slams ‘alarming’ breach of veteran’s privacy

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today said Australians planning to visit the Long Tan Cross site in Vietnam for 2017 Anzac Day commemorations should be aware of the current situation so they can manage their expectations and travel arrangements. READ MORE

The Funeral Notice will appear in Saturday’s Courier Mail. The funeral will be a full military one with Major General Stephen Porter, AM, Commander 2nd Division, the ADF Official Mourner. The Service will be held at St Michael’s Catholic Church Dorrington commencing at 12 noon. Following the Church Service the burial will be at Pinnaroo […]

Written by Ross Eastgate. NEIL Weekes was never known to walk away from a fight, whether on Vietnam’s battlefields or battling bureaucracies over veterans’ benefits. He lost the toughest battle of his life in Brisbane on Monday when an aggressive brain tumour claimed one of Australia’s toughest soldiers of the contemporary era at the age of […]

We are pleased to see that after consultation with the veterans’ community, DVA Minister Tehan has asked for an independent Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) to be conducted outside of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs. Read the Minister’s Statement here

The RAR Association is concerned that the planned legislation seemingly threatens veterans’s privacy. We endorse DFWA’s media statement. The Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Digital Readiness and Other Measures) Bill 2016 moved through the House of Representatives on Thursday 2 March 2017. It now goes to the Senate for consideration. The Bill seeks to overcome long-recognised deficiencies […]