The Morrison-Joyce Government’s privatisation of public sector capability in the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is responsible for record waiting times and reduced services for Australia’s veterans, the APS Inc Senate inquiry has found.
Read MoreLabor condemns the Morrison-Joyce Government for its failure to accept the recommendation of a bipartisan Senate inquiry that the Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) pension for disabled veterans be increased.
Read MoreA new review of the veteran welfare system, to be undertaken by external consultants McKinsey & Co, is a clear admission of failure from the Morrison-Joyce Government on the eve of an election.
Read MoreThe latest Australian Institute of Health and Welfare figures on veteran suicide are a sobering reminder that we need to do more to tackle this national shame.
Read MoreSUBJECTS: Scott Morrison’s failures on quarantine and the vaccine rollout; regional quarantine facility at Wellcamp; support for Afghanistan veterans; Royal Commission into defence and veteran suicide; AUKUS alliance; nuclear-powered submarines; future of Australia’s submarine deal with France; federal election.
Read MoreThe Defence Legislation Amendment (Discipline Reform) Bill 2021 passed the House of Representatives with Labor’s support.
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