Nov 26, 2025 | In Parliament, In Parliament>Latest Speeches, Latest Speeches
Darren Chester MP: I say at the outset that the coalition will be supporting the Veterans’ Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 1) Bill 2025. I would like to acknowledge the presence of the minister in the chamber today as well and make this...
Nov 24, 2025 | Latest News
The Albanese Government has been forced to withdraw legislation that would undermine the integrity of the defence honours and awards appeals system after failing to consult with veterans and Australian Defence Force personnel. Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs...
Nov 21, 2025 | Latest News
Coalition and crossbench Senators have joined forces to reject the Albanese Government’s plan to undermine the defence honours and awards system, which veterans groups have described as ‘disgraceful’. The Defence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeal Tribunal)...
Oct 8, 2025 | Latest News
An independent statutory agency has accused the Albanese Government of abolishing the rights of Australian Defence Force personnel and veterans when seeking to review our nation’s highest awards for bravery. The Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal (DHAAT) has...
Sep 4, 2025 | Latest News
The Albanese Government has been accused of placing a time limit on the promise to Australian service personnel and veterans that ‘we will remember them’. Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Darren Chester, has told Federal Parliament the solemn phrase in ‘The Ode...
