Administration of Residential Care Payments [9]

Audit Report No.46 2013–14

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ administration of residential care payments.

Compensating F-111 Fuel Tank Workers [10]

Audit Report No.46 2012–13

The objective of the audit was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs’ and the Department of Defence’s administration of the Australian Government’s $55 million support package announced in the May 2010 Budget for former F-111 fuel tank maintenance workers and their families.

The audit examined the implementation of the 14 agreed recommendations in the Government Response to the 2009 Parliamentary Inquiry into the F-111 deseal/reseal issues, which formed the basis of the May 2010, F-111 support package.

Administration of the Veterans' Children Education Schemes [11]

Audit Report No.29 2012–13

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) administration of the veterans’ children education schemes.

Delivery of Bereavement and Family Support Services through the Defence Community Organisation [12]

Audit Report No.9 2012–13

The objective of the audit was to assess the management and effectiveness of Defence Community Organisation' s delivery and coordination of support services to ADF families, in particular support services provided when an ADF member is seriously injured or ill, or dies in service.

Administration of Mental Health Initiatives to Support Younger Veterans [13]

Audit Report No.48 2011–12

The objective of the audit was to examine the effectiveness of DVA’s administration of mental health programs and services to support younger veterans.

Management of Complaints and Other Feedback by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs [14]

Audit Report No.32 2011–12

The audit objective was to assess the effectiveness of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs management of complaints and other feedback to support service delivery.

The Australian Defence Force's Mechanisms for Learning from Operational Activities [15]

Audit Report No.1 2011–12

The objective of the audit is to assess the effectiveness of the ADF’s mechanisms for learning from its military operations and exercises. In particular, the audit focused on the systems and processes the ADF uses for identifying and acting on lessons, and for evaluating performance. The ANAO also examined the manner in which information on lessons is shared within the ADF, with other relevant government agencies, and with international organisations. Reporting to Parliament was also considered.

Defence's Management of Health Services to Australian Defence Force Personnel in Australia [16]

Audit Report No.49 2009–10

The objective of the audit was to assess whether Defence is effectively managing the delivery of health services to ADF personnel in Australia.

Army Individual Readiness Notice [17]

Audit Report No.43 2009–10

The objective of this audit was to examine whether Army effectively administers the Army Individual Readiness Notice (AIRN) to support the achievement of its purpose.

Army Reserve Forces [18]

Audit Report No.31 2008–09

The objective of this audit was to:

• assess Army's progress in addressing the issues previously identified in Defence reviews and ANAO audits as affecting the Army Reserve's capability; and
• identify the extent that the Army Reserve is capable of contributing to contemporary Australian Defence Force capability requirements through fulfilling its assigned roles and tasks.

Quality and Integrity of the Department of Veterans' Affairs Income Support Records [19]

Audit Report No.28 2008–09

The objective of the audit was to examine the quality and integrity of DVA’s income support records and to report on the effectiveness of the department’s management of the data and how it impacts on service delivery.

Veterans' Home Care [20]

Audit Report No.43 2004–05

The objective of the audit was to form an opinion about DVA’s management of the current and future demand for VHC services.

Assistance Provided to Personnel Leaving the ADF [21]

Audit Report No.9 2004–05

The audit examined the range of support made available to ADF personnel making the transition from military to civilian life, the extent to which the assistance is utilised, the cost to Defence of such assistance and the relevant responsibilities of those who deliver assistance.

Army Individual Readiness Notice Follow-up Audit [22]

Audit Report No.45 2003–04

The objective of the current audit was to assess Army’s progress in implementing the ANAO recommendations and to examine and assess any developments in relation to AIRN since the 1999–2000 audit report and the 2001 Joint Committee of Public Accounts and Audit (JCPAA) report.

Management of Repatriation Health Cards [23]

Audit Report No.41 2003–04

The objective of the audit was to examine DVA’s implementation of the Repatriation health card system, which aims to ensure that veterans can obtain health care through community-based providers and facilities.

Veterans' Appeals Against Disability Compensation Decisions Follow-up Audit [24]

Audit Report No.58 2002–03

This was a follow-up of Audit Report No. 29 2000-01, Review of Veterans' Appeals Against Disability Compensation Entitlement Decisions. That audit examined the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA's) and the Veterans' Review Board's (VRB's) management of the review of decisions for disability compensation.

The objective of this audit was to assess the extent to which DVA and the VRB had implemented the four recommendations of Report No.29 2000-01, taking into account any changed circumstances, or new administrative issues, affecting implementation of these recommendations.

Retention of Military Personnel Follow-up Audit [25]

Audit Report No.31 2002–03

This audit followed up the ANAO's 2000 performance audit report on retention of military personnel (Audit Report No.35 1999-2000 Retention of Military Personnel), which focused on examining whether ADF personnel management practices to retain personnel were commensurate with the cost of recruiting and training new personnel, or whether more cost- effective steps could be taken to reduce the separation rates of desirable personnel.

The objective of the follow-up audit was to assess Defence's implementation of recommendations made in the original audit report and their effectiveness in helping Defence control the flow of trained personnel from the Services.

Fraud Control Arrangements in the Department of Veterans' Affairs [26]

Audit Report No.6 2002–03

The ANAO reviewed arrangements for the development of the department's fraud policy, fraud risk assessment and fraud control plan within the core functional areas of the department that are responsible for these activities. The audit also examined the operational procedures and guidelines that were in place to implement the departments' fraud policy.

The objective of the audit was to assess whether DVA has implemented appropriate fraud control arrangements in line with the Fraud Control Policy of the Commonwealth and whether these arrangements operate effectively in practice.

Management of Australian Defence Force Deployments to East Timor [27]

Audit Report No.38 2001–02

The audit reviewed the planning and management of the Australian Defence Force deployments to East Timor, including the support of those deployments. The audit focused on planning for the deployments and the role of Australia as the lead nation in the International Force in East Timor (INTERFET); and financial, personnel, logistic and other systems used to deploy and sustain Australia's military presence in East Timor.

Australian Defence Force Health Services Follow-up Audit [28]

Audit Report No.51 2000–2001

This audit followed up the ANAO's 1997 performance audit report on ADF health services (Audit Report No.34 1996-97 Australian Defence Force Health Services), which focused on the delivery of non-operational health services to entitled members. The objective of the follow-up audit was to assess Defence's implementation of recommendations made in the original audit report and their effectiveness in improving ADF health services.

Information Technology in the Department of Veterans' Affairs [29]

Audit Report No.44 2000–2001

The audit was conducted as a joint financial statement and performance audit of DVA’s IT systems. The objective of the financial statement component of the audit was to express an opinion on whether DVA could rely on its IT systems to support production of a reliable set of balances for the financial statements. The objective of the performance audit component was to determine whether DVA’s IT systems’ outputs met quality and service delivery targets.

Causes and Consequences of Personnel Postings in the Australian Defence Force [30]

Audit Report No.41 2000–2001

The audit arose from a Defence Efficiency Review (1997) recommendation that Defence could make savings on the large volume of postings it made every year. The audit examined the posting process and sought to provide assurance that Defence had identified and examined salient postings issues and was addressing them effectively.

Australian Defence Force Reserves [31]

Audit Report No.33 2000–2001

The objective of the ANAO audit was to identify possible areas for improvement in the Australian Defence Force's management of its Reserve forces. The audit focused on major aspects of the Reserves including roles and tasks, force structure, capability, training, individual readiness, equipment, facilities, recruitment, retention, conditions of service and administration. The audit covered the Australian Naval Reserve, the Australian Army Reserve and the Royal Australian Air Force Reserve. However, due to its size and cost, the Army Reserve was a major focus of the audit activity.

Review of Veterans' Appeals Against Disability Compensation Entitlement Decisions [32]

Audit Report No.29 2000–2001

The audit examined the review of decisions on veterans' disability compensation. The audit objective was to examine the management of internal review by the Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) and external review by the Veterans' Review Board (VRB) of decisions by the Repatriation Commission on veterans' claims for disability compensation.

Retention of Military Personnel [33]

Audit Report No.35 1999–2000

The audit reviewed the retention of military personnel that are managed by the Australian Defence Force which comprises the three Services.

The objective of the audit was to review the management of personnel retention within the ADF with a view to evaluating the measures Defence has in place to monitor and control the flow of trained personnel from the Services.

Administration of Veterans' Health Care [34]

Audit Report No.29 1999–2000

The audit objective was to form an opinion on the Department of Veterans' Affairs administration of its activities to maintain and enhance the health and independence of veterans and war widows in their homes and in the community.

Army Individual Readiness Notice [35]

Audit Report No.26 1999–2000

In a military context, individual readiness refers to the ability of an individual member to be deployed, within a specified notice period, on operations, potentially in a combat environment, to perform the specific skills in which he or she has been trained. Individual readiness is the foundation on which military preparedness is built. Maintenance of a specified level of individual readiness in peacetime (along with other factors such as equipment readiness and collective training) influences the speed with which personnel can deploy on operations.

The objective of this audit is to ensure that members can be deployed on operations, potentially in a combat environment, to perform their specific skills within a notice period of 30 days.

Service Pension [36]

Audit Report No.35 1998-99

The audit objective was to determine DVA’s performance in the economy, efficiency and administrative effectiveness of the delivery of income support payments to veterans and war widows.

Australian Defence Force Health Services [37]

Audit Report No.34 1996-97

The objective of the audit was to assess the efficiency and effectiveness of the provision of health services to the Australian Defence Force Regular forces. Audit criteria were developed which examined health services policy and strategic planning, resource management, the tri-Service provision of medical, dental and other health care, the operation of and planning for major medical facilities, health care management information systems, occupational health and safety and the supply of health materiel.

Compensation Pensions to Veterans and War Widows [38]

Audit Report No.8 1992-93

The objectives of the audit were to:

• analyse the results of program operations and how they relate to repatriation compensation objectives or principles
• assess the efficiency and effectiveness of DVA's administrative processes, in particular the processing of determination of compensation claims, and
• assess the impact of the appeals process on the effectiveness of the Sub-program.

Pathway to Change - Evolving Defence Culture [47]

On 11 April 2011 the Minister for Defence announced a series of reviews into aspects of Defence and ADF culture. The Minister also announced the DLA Piper Review of Allegations of Sexual and Other Forms of Abuse in Defence [48].  The reviews have now been completed, and the full reports [47] are available.

On 7 March 2012, the Minister for Defence, Secretary of Defence and the Chief of the Defence Force jointly announced a strategy for cultural change and reinforcement in Defence and the Australian Defence Force. This implementation strategy, Pathway to Change - Evolving Defence Culture [49], incorporates the recommendations made in a series of reviews into Defence and ADF culture.

The Minister for Defence provided an update on the implementation of Pathway to Change [50]on 26 November 2012.

Mental Health in the Australian Defence Force – 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Study [51]

The 2010 ADF Mental Health Prevalence and Wellbeing Study is a major deliverable of the ADF Mental Health Reform Program, as it provides the foundation for the next generation of the ADF mental health strategy and future evaluation of mental health interventions and services.

The study shows that the 12-month rate of mental disorder in the ADF is very similar to that of a matched sample from the Australian community, but that the ADF has a different profile which reflects the unique demands of service.

The Full Report [51] and an Executive Report [52] is available from the Department of Defence website.

Review of Mental Health Care in the ADF and Transition through Discharge [53]

The review report highlights the successes and gaps in the delivery of mental health programs and transition services in the ADF and makes 52 recommendations to improve and extend the overall delivery of those services.

Review of the Australian Defence Force Cadets (ADFC) Scheme [54]

The purpose of the Review was to review the general accountability, probity and the transparency of the management of the ADFC to determine clear lines of responsibility to ensure that the ADFC is achieving its specific objectives in an efficient and effective manner.

The panel adopted a broad approach to develop a strategic ‘roadmap’ to guide future development of the ADFC, rather than detailed plans.

Australia's Approach to Warfare [55]

This document sets out, for the benefit of the national and international communities and the Australian Defence Force itself, a clear and concise account of the Australian approach to warfare and of the constitutional, social, geo-strategic and cultural influences on this approach.

Review of Service Entitlement Anomalies in respect of South-east Asian Service 1955-1975 (Mohr Report) [56]

This report addresses the outcome of the ‘Review of Service Entitlement Anomalies in respect of South-East Asian Service 1955-75’.

Australian Defence Force Health Status Report [57]

The Australian Defence Force Health Status Report summarises the current health status of ADF personnel in terms of available health indicators. It is comprehensive, in that it discusses many health indicators across a number of areas.

Report of the Independent Review Panel of the End of War List – Vietnam [58]

As a result of continuing representations from the Ex-Service community, the Government decided to appoint an independent Panel to review aspects of the decision on the end of War List for Vietnam announced in February 1998 and report to the Government on any further action that may be required.

Report of the Committee of Inquiry into Defence Awards [59]

A comprehensive public inquiry into the Australian system of honours and awards conducted in two stages.

The first stage was a comprehensive review of Defence and Defence-related areas of interest, including the application of present Australian awards in recognition of service by Australians in defence-related activities.

Health research publications [63]

Topics include:

• Gulf War Veterans' Health Study
• Health Risks and Occupation as a Firefighter
• Independent study into suicide in the ex-service community
• Middle East Area of Operations (MEAO) Health Studies
• Peacekeepers' Health Study
• Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Program Review Reports
• Review of Mental Health Care in the Australian Defence Force and Transition Through Discharge
• Rwanda Deployment Health Study
• Study of Health Outcomes in Aircraft Maintenance Personnel (SHOAMP)
• The Health and Wellbeing of Female Vietnam and Contemporary Veterans
• Timor-Leste Family Study
• Vietnam Veterans' Family Study.

Social research publications [64]

Topics include:

• Australian Veterans and War Widows – Your lives your needs 2006
• Service needs of contemporary DVA clients
• Younger veterans’ transitions to civilian occupations: the role of further education.

Review of military compensation arrangements [65]

The Review of Military Compensation Arrangements [65] commenced in 2009 and was completed in 2011. The Steering Committee's report was released by the then Minister for Veterans' Affairs on 18 March 2011.

The then Government responded [66] to the report of the Review on 8 May 2012, accepting 96 of the 108 recommendations.

Status report [65] on the implementation of recommendations.

British Commonwealth Occupation Force (BCOF) - Independent review of historical evidence [67]

The former Government made a commitment to further consider the recommendations of the Clarke Review that were not acted upon. An independent review was conducted of the historical evidence and its interpretation by DVA and Defence, and a noted expert in veterans’ entitlements law was engaged.

The committee was asked to consider perceived anomalies in access to veterans' entitlements and levels of benefits and support provided to veteran disability pensioners.

A Fair Go - Report on Compensation for Veterans and War Widows [69]

The Committee will review and make recommendations on the adequacy of the current Repatriation legislation for establishing entitlement to disability pension and war widows' pension, and associated policy and practice.

In a series of chronological and thematic chapters the authors explore the many functions and practices of 'Repat' - from hospitals to scholarships, training programmes to home loans - culminating in an examination of the Department of Veterans' Affairs in the 1980s.

Inquiry into the needs of Australian mariners, Commonwealth and allied veterans and allied mariners (McGirr Report) [71]

An inquiry into the needs of Australian mariners, Commonwealth and allied veterans and allied mariners.

The Veterans' Entitlements Act Monitoring Committee Reports and Government Response [72]

The Committee's primary role has been an examination of the extent to which the Government's stated intentions on the VEA have been achieved in practice.

The Report of the Advisory Committee on Repatriation Legislation Review [73]

A comprehensive review of the Repatriation legislation to provide simplified legislation covering all Repatriation entitlements.

Independent Enquiry into the Repatriation System [74]

Examination of welfare services and benefits for ex-servicemen & medical services for ex-servicemen by Mr. Justice P.B. Toose.

Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Military Compensation Review and Other Measures) Bill 2013 [Provisions] [115]

On 21 March 2013, the Senate referred the Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Military Compensation Review and Other Measures) Bill 2013 for inquiry and report.

Report of the review of allegations of sexual and other abuse in Defence, conducted by DLA Piper, and the response of the Government to the report [116]

The Senate referred this matter to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Committees for inquiry and report.  The committee inquired into the report of the review of allegations of sexual and other abuse in Defence, conducted by DLA Piper, and the response of the Government to the report and related matters.

Inquiry into the Care of ADF Personnel Wounded and Injured on Operations [117]

On 24 June 2013, the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade tabled its report on the inquiry into the care of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel wounded and injured on military operations. Central to the Committee’s inquiry is the role of the departments of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs in supporting Australia’s wounded and injured.

Inquiry into an equity and diversity health check in the Royal Australian Navy—HMAS Success [118]

By and large, the terms of reference deal with: allegations of unacceptable behaviour by a number of sailors onboard HMAS Success; an equity and diversity health check of the ship; the subsequent removal of three senior sailors from the ship; and the many administrative and disciplinary investigations that followed.

Inquiry into the Defence Force Retirement and Death Benefits Amendment (Fair Indexation) Bill [119]

On 24 March 2011, the Senate agreed ... to refer the bill, together with the amendments ... and proposed mechanisms for funding the bill, to the Finance and Public Administration Legislation Committee for inquiry and report.

Inquiry into RAAF F-111 Deseal-Reseal workers and their families [120]

On Thursday 25 June 2009, the Joint Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade tabled its report on the inquiry into RAAF F-111 Deseal/Reseal workers and their families entitled Sealing a just outcome: Report from the Inquiry into RAAF F-111 Deseal/Reseal workers and their families.

Inquiry into Australia's involvement in peacekeeping operations [121]

The committee's terms of reference asked it to inquire into the changing nature of Australia's involvement in peacekeeping operations and the implications for a range of government departments and agencies likely to be called on to assist a peacekeeping operation. In specifically nominating a broad range of agencies, the terms of reference indicated that the committee was to consider operations extending beyond the traditional 'peacekeeping' model to include today's complex multidimensional missions.

Inquiry into the provisions of the Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests (Treatment) Bill 2006; and, the Australian Participants in British Nuclear Tests (Treatment) (Consequential Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Bill [122]

Both Bills form a package designed to provide new health care entitlements for eligible Australian participants in the British nuclear tests. The Australian Participants in Nuclear Tests (Treatment) Bill 2006 provides for non liability cancer testing and treatment for eligible participants. The second bill provides consequential amendments.

Inquiry into the duties of Australian personnel in Iraq [123]

The committee recommends that the ADF review its procedures for instructing personnel about the various codes of conduct, ADF's instructions or Concepts of Operations governing the conduct of Australian personnel while engaged in overseas operations especially where Australian personnel are deployed with third country operations. All Australian personnel must be made aware of their obligations with regard to human rights issues which includes their obligation to report any activity that seems illegal.

Inquiry into matters relating to the Gallipoli Peninsula [124]

This report concerns recent work to repair roads and carparks on the Gallipoli Peninsula in western Turkey at the site of the historic Allied campaign in 1915. It is alleged that in late February 2005, Turkish authorities' widening of parts of the coastal road at ANZAC Cove and the construction of two car parks uncovered fragments of human bone and damaged the military heritage of the site.

Current health preparation arrangements for the deployment of Australian Defence Forces overseas [125]

The terms of reference require that the Committee consider several issues, including the adequacy of administrative arrangements for deployment and of the management of records, the links between ADF and DVA, and the appropriateness of the research programs of both.

Inquiry into the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Bill 2003 and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2003 [126]

On 4 December 2003, the Senate referred the provisions of the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation Bill 2003 and the Military Rehabilitation and Compensation (Consequential and Transitional Provisions) Bill 2003 to the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee for inquiry and report.

Inquiry into aspects of the Veterans' Entitlement Act 1986 and the Military Compensation Scheme (MCRS) [127]

The inquiry focused on the dual eligibility arrangements and the offsetting calculations applied to veterans and ex-service personnel who receive a pension as well as a benefit by way of a lump sum, under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986 and the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988.  The aim of the inquiry was to examine the perceived anomalies in the current arrangements.

Inquiry into the administrative review within the area of veteran and military compensation and income support [128]

The purpose of this report is to assess the current review structure and process for veteran and military compensation cases, and analyse a range of options for streamlining the review hierarchy and improving the review system's administration.

Recruitment and Retention of ADF Personnel [129]

The terms of reference for this inquiry indicated that the Committee was to examine current recruitment and retention strategies in the ADF. In order to develop an understanding of these strategies, the Committee adopted an approach influenced by the following themes: the reasons people enlist in the ADF; the unique nature of military service; the 'psychological contract'; and linkages between recruitment and retention strategies.

From Phantom to Force: Towards a More Efficient and Effective Army [130]

This report into the Army is about achieving improved capability for the future. The report recommends an effective doubling of the Army's capability to respond to short warning contingencies by the creation of four capable and ready brigades, and increasing the Army's ability to respond to more significant threats by a force expansion capability 30 per cent greater than the current force.

Sexual Harassment in the Australian Defence Force [131]

On 29 September 1993, the Senate referred a detailed set of Terms of Reference to the Senate Standing Committee concerning the nature and incidence of sexual harassment or sexual assault and the handling of such complaints in the Royal Australian Navy and other armed forces.

‘To the last man’—Australia’s entry to war in 1914 [137]

On 31 July 1914, the Opposition Leader Andrew Fisher (ALP) famously declared that ‘should the worst happen, after everything has been done that honour will permit, Australians will stand beside the mother country to help and defend her to our last man and our last shilling’.

This Research Paper considers the context of Fisher’s declaration by briefly outlining the steps leading to the outbreak of the war and the costs to Australia by the end of hostilities. It then examines two particular issues of relevance in the parliamentary environment: the extent of an independent Australian foreign policy and why Britain’s declaration of war was considered to automatically include Australia, and second, the role of the parliament in committing Australia to war.

Major superannuation and retirement income changes in Australia: a chronology [138]

The purpose of this chronology of key events is to provide an historical context with which to understand the evolution of superannuation and retirement income policy in Australia. The chronology focuses on key events in the development of superannuation and retirement income policy including: major milestones and changes relating to the Age Pension; the development and implementation of mandatory and voluntary retirement income arrangements; and the development of, and changes to, taxation arrangements applying to superannuation generally.

Social security payments for the aged, people with disabilities and carers 1901 to 2010 [139]

This is one of a series of chronologies dealing with the history of Social Security Payments. This paper traces the history of a number of payments for aged people, people with disabilities and carers.

This paper is not a definitive treatment of the history of social security in Australia. It is a reference tool for those needing to locate specific changes quickly and place them in their chronological context.

Toward national workplace safety and workers compensation systems: a chronology [140]

Includes a table providing a timeline of Key Workplace Safety Initiatives and Legislation.

Australia’s military involvement in Afghanistan since 2001: a chronology [141]

This chronology aims to provide a comprehensive view of Australia’s military commitment in Afghanistan—including, where possible, the individual ADF units deployed as part of Operation Slipper.

Chronology of superannuation and retirement income in Australia [142]

The chronology notes some of the significant dates in the development of the current retirement income system.

Social Security payments for people caring for children, 1912-2008: a chronology [143]

This is one of a series of chronologies dealing with the history of Social Security Payments. This paper traces the history of a number of payments for children and child carers. Payments for sole parents are included in this document.

This paper provides a short history of the development of these payments and a chronology of changes to each payment from their introduction to the present day.

Retrospective awards to service personnel for gallantry and bravery [144]

This background note outlines the current requirements for the timing of nominations for awards for gallantry, distinguished service and for bravery, and summarises the principles applied in previous approaches to considering retrospective awards for the Vietnam War.

Social inclusion and social citizenship towards a truly inclusive society [145]

This research paper seeks to provide a critical analysis of social inclusion as a concept while, at the same time, extracting from it those elements that are likely to provide most value in developing a framework for making social policy.

Military superannuation myths and reality [146]

Military superannuation arrangements have been subject to extensive changes. This paper presents background information on past events and current arrangements for any discussions following the recent release of the report of the review of military superannuation.

Social Security Payments for the Unemployed, the Sick and those in Special Circumstances, 1942 to 2006 [147]

This is one of a series of chronologies dealing with the history of Social Security Payments. This paper traces the history of unemployment, sickness and special benefits to able bodied work force aged people.  Payments for widowed people are included in this document. A brief history is provided to put the various payments into a broader context.

Workplace death and serious injury: a snapshot of legislative developments in Australia and overseas [148]

Should criminal laws in Australia be amended to allow for industrial manslaughter offences? This Research Brief discusses legislative developments in various Australian states and territories, and comparative examples from the United Kingdom and Canada.

Military Conscription: Issues for Australia [149]

This paper provides some background on decisions taken about the size of the ADF over the last two decades, and addresses issues relevant to the use of compulsory military service.

The Challenge of Military Service: Defence Personnel Conditions in a Changing Social Context [150]

This paper provides a survey of conditions of service in the Regular component of the Australian Defence Force. Generally the aim is not to analyse issues and policies but to provide basic information on a variety of personnel matters which are often complex, hopefully equipping the reader with a context for issues that may arise.

Proceedings of the joint RMA, DVA and ESO Forum held in Canberra on 15 - 16 April 2008

The main theme on this occasion was the future of the Authority and the Statement of Principles (SoP) as the basis of the Australian military compensation system.

The 2004 RMA/DVA/ESO forum was held in Canberra on 30 - 31 March 2004.

The objectives of the forum were to: restate RMA processes; inform representatives of the Veteran community; address issues of concern to the Veteran community; provide a forum for Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) and Department of Defence (DoD) representatives to address current issues; and to provide the opportunity to identify future challenges.

1998 Canberra Forum [156]

The 1998 Canberra Forum was held on 9 - 11 November 1998.

The prime objective of the Forum was to develop a document setting out: the RMA’s understanding of its legislative powers and functions; the general principles the RMA follows in addressing causality; a description of how the RMA goes about the performance of its functions; and the manner in which persons may bring matters relevant to a Statements of Principle (SOP) to the attention of the RMA.

Consensus Conference: Stress and Challenge, Health and Disease [157]

A consensus conference entitled Stress and Challenge, Health and Disease was convened in February 1998 by the RMA as part of the investigation into the possible causative role of psychosocial stress (particularly war or service related stressors) in the development of ischaemic heart disease (including coronary atherosclerosis), hypertension, cerebrovascular accident and psoriasis and in respect of post traumatic stress disorder and hypertension and post traumatic stress disorder and ischaemic heart disease.

Consensus Conference on Smoking and Prostate Cancer [158]

Proceedings of the Consensus Conference on Smoking and Prostate Cancer held in Brisbane on 12 ‑ 14 February 1996