Reviews

We list reports from reviews of veterans' services that may impact the work we do.

Veterans’ Legislation Reform Consultation Pathway

This consultation continues the Government’s engagement with the veteran community about simplifying and harmonising veterans’ legislation.

Actuarial Investigation into the Costs of Military Compensation

A report by the Australian Government Actuary to examine the future liabilities in respect of the Australian Defence Force personnel.

Bird Review recommendations

The recommendations to improve the service experience of veterans drawing from the learnings of Jesse Bird's case

Clarke Review

Access the three volumes of the clarke review of 2003

Efficiency of Veterans Service Delivery by the Department of Veterans’ Affairs

How DVA will implement recommendations from the ANAO's 'Efficiency of Veterans Service Delivery' report.

Government Reports

See various reports pertaining to veterans and the response from the government.

Government response to review of military compensation arrangements

Read the report on the review of military compensation arrangements

Independent Review into the TPI Payment

See the Independent Review into the TPI Payment report and Government response.

Independent study into the mental health impacts of compensation claim assessment processes

Progress report on DVA actions to the ‘eleven areas’ identified in the Collie report.

Jesse Bird Reviews and Reports

A collection of reports pertaining to the death of Jesse Bird and the learnings from Jesse's case.

KPMG Review of TPI Benefits

We commissioned KPMG to examine the TPI Federation’s campaign for an increase in the TPI payment

Productivity Commission inquiry into the system of compensation and rehabilitation for veterans

The reports from the commission aimed at finding a better way to support veterans

Review of Statutory Timeframes

In 2013, the Government requested that the MRCC examine options for the introduction of statutory timeframes under the MRCA

Reviews

See the different reviews of our services aimed at improving the way we help the veteran community 

Senate Inquiry into the TPI Payment (Special Rate of Disability Pension)

The Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee conducted an inquiry into the Totally and Permanently Incapacitated (TPI) Payment (Special Rate of Disability Pension).

The Constant Battle

Read the Government's response to the Senate Committee Report on Veteran Suicide.

Previous Consultation on Veterans' legislation simplification and harmonisation - 2022

Previous (2022) Consultation in relation to Recommendation 1 from the Interim Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and relevant recommendations of the 2019 Productivity Commission inquiry into the system of compensation and rehabilitation for veterans, ‘A Better Way to Support Veterans’.