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 UPDATE ARCHIVE

This page is used to index archived editions of the Update and holds editions for two years, after which editions will be removed.

Issue 230
June 2008
  • DFWA Submissions
  • Meeting with Mr Joel Fitzgibbon, Minster For Defence
  • Meeting with Mr Bob Baldwin, Shadow Minister for Defence Science And Personnel
  • Meeting with Mr Peter Lindsay, Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Defence
  • Vietnam Veterans’ Family Study
  • Maximum Benefits Limits (MBLs) For MSBS
  • Pension Indexation: Please Explain Minister !
  • DFWA Contact in South Australia
Issue 229
May 2008
  • Budget Special
  • The 2020 Summit
  • Defence Medical Records
  • Mental Health
  • Defence Community Houses and Facilities Project
  • New Address for Victoria Branch
Issue 228
April 2008
  • Medicare Levy and the Gold Card
  • DFRDB Members Separating from the ADF
  • Veterans’ Medical Records
  • Carriage of Medals on Aircraft
  • Single Compensation Claim
  • Superannuation Indexation
Issue 227
March 2008
  • Response to the Recommendations of  Military Superannuation Review
  • ....Meanwhile, on the Continuing Issue of Military Superannuation Indexation
  • Act of Grace Reversionary Spouse Pensions
  • Responses to Two Discussion Papers Called For
  • Closer Cooperation with Defence Families Australia
     
Issue 226
February 2008
  • Response to the Report of the Review into Military Superannuation
  • The Indexation Campaign
  • Parliamentary Library Paper - Military Superannuation - Myths and Reality
  • Assessment of the Degree of Permanent Impairment
  • Income Support Increased
     
Issue 225
December 2007
  • The new Defence public relations manifesto – defence responds
  • DFRDB Recipients Re-entering the ADF
  • Navy Strategy 2007 - Personnel Aspects
  • The Association's Slogan
     
Issue 224
November 2007
  • Senate Inquiry into Cost of Living for Older Australians
  • The new Defence public relations manifesto
  • The Election and Indexation
  • Election Policies
     
Issue 223
October 2007
  • Tax on Invalidity Pensions
  • Veteran Family Study Research Program
  • Military Superannuation Indexation
  • The Review of Military Superannuation
  • The Superannuation Legislation Amendment Act 2007
  • Response from Political parties
     
Issue 222
September 2007
  • Veterans should not pay co-payment to doctors.
  • Study to examine the health of children of Vietnam veterans
  • Effects of Asset Test Changes
  • Nature of Service Review
  • Asbestos and the military
  • Taxation of MSBS lump sums
  • Indexation of the pensions of disabled veterans and war widows
  • RAAF Deseal-Reseal Program
  • Reversionary Spouse Benefits
     
Issue 221
August 2007
  • Woodside Barracks to be retained
  • Project Single Living Environment and Accommodation Precinct (Single LEAP)
  • Reversionary Spouse Benefits after Re-marriage
  • Defence and Veterans’ Bills to be introduced
  • Put It In Writing!
  • SA Branch Re-activation
  • NT News
  • Indexation of Pensions
  • Children of Vietnam Veterans Health Study
  • Changes Within DVA
  • Defence Recruiting Up
  • New Defence Pay Structure
  • RAAF Richmond to be retained
  • Pre-Election Statement by Presidents of ESOs
  • Parliamentary Motion on TPI Pension Indexation
     
Issue 220
July 2007
  • Service of Thanksgiving for Commodore Harry Adams
  • Correction to media release regarding War Widows and TPI pensions indexation
  • Meeting with Senator Minchin
  • The administrative burden on ex-service personnel
  • Access Card details
     
Issue 219
June 2007
  • Reversionary Spouse Benefit 3/5 Year Rule - Legislation and Interim Measures
  • Military Superannuation Indexation
  • International Honour for Woomera Range
  • Redevelopment of the Defence Force School of Signals
  • RAN Hydrographic Successes
  • Survey of World War One Grave Site at Fromelles

 
Issue 218
May 2007

  • Budget 2007 – The Good and the Bad

  • Health Study of ADF Personnel Deployed to the Solomons

  • Review of Defence Reservists’ Legislation
Issue 217
April 2007

  • Superannuation Benefits for Defence Force Personnel

  • Counselling Service Name Change

  • Review of Military Superannuation

  • Fast-track Application Process for Australian Defence Medal

  • Children's Health Study - When?

  • Veterans' Access to rehabilitation Equipment Extended
Issue 216
March 2007

  • F-111 Workers to Receive Ongoing Health Care

  • Review of Military Superannuation

  • Minister’s Assurances about the Proposed Access Card
Issue 215
February 2007
  • Simple, but not so Super - Disabled Service Personnel Miss Out
  • Review of the Defence Home Owner Scheme
  • MIA Search in Vietnam
  • Security of Defence Weapons and Munitions
Issue 214
December 2006
  • Association Matters - Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital; RDFWA Strategy for the Future; Defence Force Remuneration Tribunal; Representation to Government regarding Indexation
  • A Submission to the Treasurer
  • Release of ADF Learning Culture Inquiry Report
  • Reforms to Australia's Military Justice System
Issue 213
November 2006
  • Inquiry into the Provisions of the Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests (Treatment) Bills 2006
  • Senate Endorses Additional Health Support for Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests
  • Clothing Procurement Plan
  • Improved Standard of Permanent Live-in Accommodation for Single Members
  • Launch of Defence Force Disposition Program Internet Site
Issue 212
October 2006
  • Delay in Military Justice Reform
  • Launch of the Australian Defence Force Financial Services Consumer Council
  • Young Endeavour Youth Scheme
  • New Family Stability Initiative for Defence
  • Veterans' Review Board New Members Announced
Issue 211
September 2006
  • Funding Boost for Veterans' Health Care
  • Increased Pay for ADF Reservists
  • Additional Troops for Operation Overwatch
  • Defence Management Review & Business Improvement Board
  • Defence Claims that Military Justice Reform is Ahead of Schedule
Issue 210
August 2006
  • Drawdown of Timor Deployment Starts
  • Outcomes from Combat Clothing Inquiry
  • Single Members to Pay Less for Living-in Accommodation
  • Government Response to Post-Armistice Korea Service Report
  • Appointment of Managing Director for Defence Housing Authority
Issue 209
July 2006
  • Defence Capability Plan 2006-2016
  • New ADF Appointments to Enhance Military Justice System
  • Counselling Access for All Children of Vietnam Veterans
Issue 208
June 2006
  • Extra Parental Leave for Defence Parents
  • Board of Inquiry into the Death of Private Jacob Kovco
  • Enhancements to the Military Justice System
  • Board Appointments to Defence Housing Authority
  • New $300 Million Headquarters Joint Operations Command
  • Mental Health Boost for Veterans
  • Black Hawk Civil Settlement
  • 2006 Veterans Law Conference
Issue 207
May 2006
  • Australian War Graves Director Appointed
  • Australian War Memorial Council Appointments
  • Australia's Capability to Manufacture Propellant and Explosives
  • $194 Million to Recruit and Retain ADF Personnel
  • Defence Legal Services Panel Announced
  • Defence Capital Projects
Issue 206
April 2006
  • Land at Point Nepean Handed from Commonwealth to State Government
  • Health Boost for Defence Personnel
  • Australian Defence Medal
  • New Home for Vietnam Vets' Association at Edinburgh
  • The Defence Heritage Strategy
  • Expansion of Service Allowances and Conditions in Northern Australia
  • Australian Plans for Gallipoli 2006
Issue 205
March 2006
  • New Heavy Airlift Capability for the RAAF
  • Government Announces Combat Clothing Inquiry
  • New Defence Housing Planned for Ipswich
  • New Site for Defence Facility in Bendigo
  • Child Care Boost for Defence Families