veterans’ affairs

Thursday, September 24

New Veterans SA director appointed

A former federal veterans’ affairs bureaucrat and intelligence officer has been appointed the new director of Veterans SA after her predecessor was effectively sacked when he was told to re-apply for his own job.

Director’s axing leaves agency in limbo

A state government agency boss has been effectively sacked after being told to re-apply for his own job – with no-one appointed in his place, InDaily can reveal.

A Remembrance Service at the National Australian Vietnam Forces Memorial in Canberra. Photo: AAP/Lukas Coch

Clarity needed on future of Veterans' Affairs

The Coalition should be clear about where it stands on a recommendation to dismantle the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, says Labor’s Amanda Rishworth.

SA veterans' groups join to oppose departmental shake-up

South Australia’s major veterans’ groups have banded together to oppose a push to abolish the Department of Veterans’ Affairs in a major shake-up of compensation for ex-service personnel.

Council candidates slam "disrespectful" relocation of historic war memorial

Adelaide City Council candidates have condemned the State Government and the council for what they say is a disrespectful relocation of Australia’s oldest World War I memorial from the south park lands.