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Now there's a familiar name....
BTW 6 years cadets, 3 years University Regiment, 25 years part time cherry top, 4 year professional arsehole - noticed far to many kolas on here as well as cruise junkies....
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RLI
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Labor leaves veterans advocates out in the cold
Please find attached a media release from the Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, regarding Labor’s failure to open Round 15 funding applications under the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) programme for 2013-14.
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RLI
Labor leaves veterans advocates out in the cold
The Gillard Labor Government is dragging its feet on funding guidelines to support veterans’ advocacy in the community under the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) programme.
After slashing $4 million from the programme in 2011, this latest breach of goodwill with the veteran community will place a system already under significant strain even closer to breaking point.
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, said Labor’s decision to slash funding two years ago was having a dramatic impact on the delivery of advocacy and independent advice to veterans wishing to make claims with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
“The Gillard Labor Government is trashing the very programmes which are meant to provide support to our veterans and their families in their time of need”, Senator Ronaldson said.
“Applications for BEST funding are usually called for by the end of February each year, with grants normally payable from 1 July. But two-thirds of the way through March and applications for Round 15 funding have not yet opened, nor have the new funding guidelines been released.”
“This is apparently due to the inaction and indecision of the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, who is again considering changing the guidelines, making the third major change to BEST funding in just three years.’
“Labor simply cannot be trusted with funding for veterans’ advocacy services. After cutting funding without warning or explanation and repeatedly changing the funding goalposts, the volunteer veteran advocacy network is at breaking point and needs assistance not hindrance if it is to survive.”
“Our largely volunteer veteran advocacy network is a bedrock element of our repatriation system. They provide independent advice and assistance with the preparation of claims paperwork and assist a veteran and their family navigate the complex web of entitlements available under the repatriation system.”
“Our system could not operate without our volunteer advocates and Labor’s decision to delay calling for funding applications for the next financial year is causing many advocates to consider whether they can continue to undertake this work for the future.”
“I call on Warren Snowdon to immediately release the new BEST funding guidelines and give our volunteers the support they need. Labor’s indecision over advocacy funding for our veterans and their families must end.”
Please find attached a media release from the Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, regarding Labor’s failure to open Round 15 funding applications under the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) programme for 2013-14.
Regards,
RLI
Labor leaves veterans advocates out in the cold
The Gillard Labor Government is dragging its feet on funding guidelines to support veterans’ advocacy in the community under the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) programme.
After slashing $4 million from the programme in 2011, this latest breach of goodwill with the veteran community will place a system already under significant strain even closer to breaking point.
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, said Labor’s decision to slash funding two years ago was having a dramatic impact on the delivery of advocacy and independent advice to veterans wishing to make claims with the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.
“The Gillard Labor Government is trashing the very programmes which are meant to provide support to our veterans and their families in their time of need”, Senator Ronaldson said.
“Applications for BEST funding are usually called for by the end of February each year, with grants normally payable from 1 July. But two-thirds of the way through March and applications for Round 15 funding have not yet opened, nor have the new funding guidelines been released.”
“This is apparently due to the inaction and indecision of the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Warren Snowdon, who is again considering changing the guidelines, making the third major change to BEST funding in just three years.’
“Labor simply cannot be trusted with funding for veterans’ advocacy services. After cutting funding without warning or explanation and repeatedly changing the funding goalposts, the volunteer veteran advocacy network is at breaking point and needs assistance not hindrance if it is to survive.”
“Our largely volunteer veteran advocacy network is a bedrock element of our repatriation system. They provide independent advice and assistance with the preparation of claims paperwork and assist a veteran and their family navigate the complex web of entitlements available under the repatriation system.”
“Our system could not operate without our volunteer advocates and Labor’s decision to delay calling for funding applications for the next financial year is causing many advocates to consider whether they can continue to undertake this work for the future.”
“I call on Warren Snowdon to immediately release the new BEST funding guidelines and give our volunteers the support they need. Labor’s indecision over advocacy funding for our veterans and their families must end.”
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G'day men!
It cost the Federal Gov. $500,000 to find out how to best celebrate 100 years of the Gallipoli landing and guess what the dickheads came up with................ that we would upset some people in the community by celebrating Anzac Day!!!
(A Federal government focus group and research paper listed multiculturalism as a “risk” in the commemorations. The report said commemorations should be culturally sensitive and inclusive, in the lead-up to the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. References to current conflicts involving Australian personnel should also be avoided as they have become unpopular with young people, according to the report.)
My God, we have Japanese and Germans march on Anzac Day, a day to commemorate their mates who did not return.
Now are you ready for this?..... The Federal Gov. is now going to throw another $100,000 to someone to find out WHY it was suggested we tone down Anzac Day. What a bunch of useless bastards we have governing our country!
What the Hell is this bullshit about 'toning down' ANZAC day because it may offend immigrants in Australia?
This is Australia because all our forefathers fought for us..
This is one special day that 'we' proud Aussie's Pay our respects to the many heroes lost fighting for our freedom and OUR! Country!
So who cares if some DAMN ILLEGAL immigrant that's funded by OUR taxes gets offended because of tribute we rightfully pay to OUR ANZACs!
Regards,
RLI
It cost the Federal Gov. $500,000 to find out how to best celebrate 100 years of the Gallipoli landing and guess what the dickheads came up with................ that we would upset some people in the community by celebrating Anzac Day!!!
(A Federal government focus group and research paper listed multiculturalism as a “risk” in the commemorations. The report said commemorations should be culturally sensitive and inclusive, in the lead-up to the 100th anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. References to current conflicts involving Australian personnel should also be avoided as they have become unpopular with young people, according to the report.)
My God, we have Japanese and Germans march on Anzac Day, a day to commemorate their mates who did not return.
Now are you ready for this?..... The Federal Gov. is now going to throw another $100,000 to someone to find out WHY it was suggested we tone down Anzac Day. What a bunch of useless bastards we have governing our country!
What the Hell is this bullshit about 'toning down' ANZAC day because it may offend immigrants in Australia?
This is Australia because all our forefathers fought for us..
This is one special day that 'we' proud Aussie's Pay our respects to the many heroes lost fighting for our freedom and OUR! Country!
So who cares if some DAMN ILLEGAL immigrant that's funded by OUR taxes gets offended because of tribute we rightfully pay to OUR ANZACs!
Regards,
RLI
RLI
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Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on the Centenary of ANZAC
Liberal Senator for Victoria
M E D I A R E L E A S E
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Hardie 0418 432 909
Australian War Memorial honours our fallen
The Australian War Memorial will today begin a new tradition to honour Australia’s 102,000 war dead during the daily closing ceremony.
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, will attend this evening’s solemn closing ceremony which will pay tribute to a fallen serviceperson whose name appear on the Roll of Honour.
“The Australian War Memorial is Australia’s home of commemoration, reflection and remembrance from the 102,000 Australians who have made the ultimate sacrifice during their service in the Australian Defence Force”, Senator Ronaldson said.
“The Memorial’s decision to revamp the closing ceremony and to tell the story of those whose names appear in bronze in the Memorial’s cloisters will give true meaning to words on the Memorial’s Stone of Remembrance that ‘their name liveth for evermore’.”
“The daily closing ceremony is a truly moving tribute to the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The Memorial’s decision to make this an educational and interactive experience will give all Australians a further opportunity to reflect, remember and commemorate our nation’s proud history of service and sacrifice.”
Senator Ronaldson said families would be able to plan their visits to the Australian War Memorial to hear a tribute read to a family member, or watch it interactively through the Memorial’s website.
“I welcome this new and interactive tribute to the memory of Australia’s fallen soldiers, sailors and airmen and women. I look forward to being at the Memorial tonight when this new tradition begins and to honour the memory of an Australian whose sacrifice was in defence of our nation’s timeless values.”
Regards,
RLI
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on the Centenary of ANZAC
Liberal Senator for Victoria
M E D I A R E L E A S E
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Hardie 0418 432 909
Australian War Memorial honours our fallen
The Australian War Memorial will today begin a new tradition to honour Australia’s 102,000 war dead during the daily closing ceremony.
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, will attend this evening’s solemn closing ceremony which will pay tribute to a fallen serviceperson whose name appear on the Roll of Honour.
“The Australian War Memorial is Australia’s home of commemoration, reflection and remembrance from the 102,000 Australians who have made the ultimate sacrifice during their service in the Australian Defence Force”, Senator Ronaldson said.
“The Memorial’s decision to revamp the closing ceremony and to tell the story of those whose names appear in bronze in the Memorial’s cloisters will give true meaning to words on the Memorial’s Stone of Remembrance that ‘their name liveth for evermore’.”
“The daily closing ceremony is a truly moving tribute to the memory of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The Memorial’s decision to make this an educational and interactive experience will give all Australians a further opportunity to reflect, remember and commemorate our nation’s proud history of service and sacrifice.”
Senator Ronaldson said families would be able to plan their visits to the Australian War Memorial to hear a tribute read to a family member, or watch it interactively through the Memorial’s website.
“I welcome this new and interactive tribute to the memory of Australia’s fallen soldiers, sailors and airmen and women. I look forward to being at the Memorial tonight when this new tradition begins and to honour the memory of an Australian whose sacrifice was in defence of our nation’s timeless values.”
Regards,
RLI
RLI
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Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on the Centenary of ANZAC
Liberal Senator for Victoria
M E D I A R E L E A S E
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Hardie 0418 432 909
Details needed on Labor’s proposed Anzac Centenary Fund
Labor’s minister responsible for the Centenary of Anzac needs to come clean about the proposed ‘Anzac Centenary Fund’ which he claims will fund a multi-million dollar redevelopment of Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance.
Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on the Centenary of Anzac, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, said Labor has committed money to a project from a fund which, as of 10 days ago when the Coalition was briefed on the Report of the Anzac Centenary Advisory Board, had not yet been formally established and which held no funds.
“Warren Snowdon must come clean on his Government’s plans to fund the Centenary of Anzac. The Minister needs to immediately indicate what other projects he plans funding from the ‘Anzac Centenary Fund’ which at this stage has no funds”, Senator Ronaldson said.
“Instead of showing leadership, Minister Snowdon has used a faceless spokesperson to confirm the existence of a phantom ‘Anzac Centenary Fund’ which the Government seems to think will pay for projects associated with the Centenary of Anzac.”
“Labor is making funding commitments from a Fund which doesn’t exist and which, similarly, contains no money. It’s like the mining tax all over again.”
“Labor has completely mismanaged the Centenary of Anzac. The revelation that money is being spent from a phantom Fund which contains no money is just another example of Labor’s failing leadership, indecision and incompetence in relation to the Centenary of Anzac.”
Senator Ronaldson said it was about time Labor started governing and set out exactly what they proposed for the commemoration of the Centenary of Anzac.
“If the Government accepts the recommendation of Angus Houston’s report to establish this so-called ‘Anzac Centenary Fund’ then Labor must announce how it proposes such a fund would be governed.”
“Labor should also announce the budget for this proposed Fund and release in full the projects it plans to financially support from the Fund.”
“The Coalition will not allow the Gillard Labor Government to use this phantom ‘Anzac Centenary Fund’ for political purposes. The Fund, if it is to be established, must have clear guidelines and be completely free of any overt or covert appearance of a political slush fund. Any such appearance will potentially damage the Fund before it commences and will make the corporate sector reluctant to contribute.”
“The community’s patience with Labor’s indecision and lack of leadership on the Centenary of Anzac is wearing thin. It’s time Labor stopped prevaricating and started leading for this all-too-important period of national commemoration.”
Regards,
RLI
Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs
Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on the Centenary of ANZAC
Liberal Senator for Victoria
M E D I A R E L E A S E
Wednesday, 17 April 2013
MEDIA CONTACT: Robert Hardie 0418 432 909
Details needed on Labor’s proposed Anzac Centenary Fund
Labor’s minister responsible for the Centenary of Anzac needs to come clean about the proposed ‘Anzac Centenary Fund’ which he claims will fund a multi-million dollar redevelopment of Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance.
Shadow Minister Assisting the Leader of the Opposition on the Centenary of Anzac, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson, said Labor has committed money to a project from a fund which, as of 10 days ago when the Coalition was briefed on the Report of the Anzac Centenary Advisory Board, had not yet been formally established and which held no funds.
“Warren Snowdon must come clean on his Government’s plans to fund the Centenary of Anzac. The Minister needs to immediately indicate what other projects he plans funding from the ‘Anzac Centenary Fund’ which at this stage has no funds”, Senator Ronaldson said.
“Instead of showing leadership, Minister Snowdon has used a faceless spokesperson to confirm the existence of a phantom ‘Anzac Centenary Fund’ which the Government seems to think will pay for projects associated with the Centenary of Anzac.”
“Labor is making funding commitments from a Fund which doesn’t exist and which, similarly, contains no money. It’s like the mining tax all over again.”
“Labor has completely mismanaged the Centenary of Anzac. The revelation that money is being spent from a phantom Fund which contains no money is just another example of Labor’s failing leadership, indecision and incompetence in relation to the Centenary of Anzac.”
Senator Ronaldson said it was about time Labor started governing and set out exactly what they proposed for the commemoration of the Centenary of Anzac.
“If the Government accepts the recommendation of Angus Houston’s report to establish this so-called ‘Anzac Centenary Fund’ then Labor must announce how it proposes such a fund would be governed.”
“Labor should also announce the budget for this proposed Fund and release in full the projects it plans to financially support from the Fund.”
“The Coalition will not allow the Gillard Labor Government to use this phantom ‘Anzac Centenary Fund’ for political purposes. The Fund, if it is to be established, must have clear guidelines and be completely free of any overt or covert appearance of a political slush fund. Any such appearance will potentially damage the Fund before it commences and will make the corporate sector reluctant to contribute.”
“The community’s patience with Labor’s indecision and lack of leadership on the Centenary of Anzac is wearing thin. It’s time Labor stopped prevaricating and started leading for this all-too-important period of national commemoration.”
Regards,
RLI
RLI
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G'day folks,
Just down loaded this from the Australian news website!
Regards,
RLI
Theft of medals from veteran's home 'a low act'
From: AAP
April 24, 2013 2:00PM
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has demanded that the "mongrel" who stole 13 medals from the home of an 82-year-old veteran just before Anzac Day hands them back.
The war veteran is “absolutely devastated and distressed” following the theft during a break-in on Monday, police said.
The service medals were stolen from the man's home at Mount Pritchard in Sydney's west after he and his wife left for a day out with their son.
They returned home at 7pm to find a window smashed at the back of the house, bedrooms ransacked and items scattered on the floors.
The digger, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, then discovered 13 service medals had been stolen from his bedroom, along with some jewellery.
“I can think of nothing worse to occur in the lead-up to Anzac Day than the theft of these medals,” Mr O'Farrell told reporters in Sydney.
. .
“It was a mongrel act and if the mongrel who did it wants to redeem him or herself, return those medals anonymously to a police station so they can be restored before tomorrow.”
Cabramatta Local Area Commander Superintendent Wayne Murray said the former Digger was “absolutely devastated” at the loss.
“The monetary, street value of these medals is not that much, but they're of great sentimental value to him,” he said.
“This is cruel. To have your home broken into at any point of the year is obviously distressing, but to have your home broken into and medals stolen and just before Anzac Day, is a low act.
“I would describe the (thief) as a knucklehead.”
Police are continuing investigations, including checking local pawn shops, after having found leads following a forensic examination of the home.
One possible lead related to reports that a number of women dressed in red were in the area at the time.
“It was an opportunistic break and enter. They've come across the medals and believe they are of monetary value to them and clearly there isn't,” Supt Murray said.
“You can't offload them anywhere.”
Just down loaded this from the Australian news website!
Regards,
RLI
Theft of medals from veteran's home 'a low act'
From: AAP
April 24, 2013 2:00PM
NSW Premier Barry O'Farrell has demanded that the "mongrel" who stole 13 medals from the home of an 82-year-old veteran just before Anzac Day hands them back.
The war veteran is “absolutely devastated and distressed” following the theft during a break-in on Monday, police said.
The service medals were stolen from the man's home at Mount Pritchard in Sydney's west after he and his wife left for a day out with their son.
They returned home at 7pm to find a window smashed at the back of the house, bedrooms ransacked and items scattered on the floors.
The digger, a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars, then discovered 13 service medals had been stolen from his bedroom, along with some jewellery.
“I can think of nothing worse to occur in the lead-up to Anzac Day than the theft of these medals,” Mr O'Farrell told reporters in Sydney.
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“It was a mongrel act and if the mongrel who did it wants to redeem him or herself, return those medals anonymously to a police station so they can be restored before tomorrow.”
Cabramatta Local Area Commander Superintendent Wayne Murray said the former Digger was “absolutely devastated” at the loss.
“The monetary, street value of these medals is not that much, but they're of great sentimental value to him,” he said.
“This is cruel. To have your home broken into at any point of the year is obviously distressing, but to have your home broken into and medals stolen and just before Anzac Day, is a low act.
“I would describe the (thief) as a knucklehead.”
Police are continuing investigations, including checking local pawn shops, after having found leads following a forensic examination of the home.
One possible lead related to reports that a number of women dressed in red were in the area at the time.
“It was an opportunistic break and enter. They've come across the medals and believe they are of monetary value to them and clearly there isn't,” Supt Murray said.
“You can't offload them anywhere.”
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james.reece
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The local police did a great thing and got replicas made up for this bloke by pooling money from all the officers in the station so he had something to wear for ANZAC day.
RLI
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WW II - British Military Cemetery in Libya.
Every time a joke and or cartoon is made about the Koran, the whole
world turns upside down...!! and we are all called racists!!!!!!!!
However they appear to do what ever they like and no one says
anything...and the majority of people remain SILENT.
See this video whilst it's available and before it is removed !!!
http://www.youtube.com/embed/RtgbvotqVFE?rel=0
Regards,
RLI
Every time a joke and or cartoon is made about the Koran, the whole
world turns upside down...!! and we are all called racists!!!!!!!!
However they appear to do what ever they like and no one says
anything...and the majority of people remain SILENT.
See this video whilst it's available and before it is removed !!!
http://www.youtube.com/embed/RtgbvotqVFE?rel=0
Regards,
RLI
RLI
Member
Changes to the Defence Act regarding Stolen Valour
Changes to the Defence Act regarding Stolen Valour
24 April 2013
The Government has today announced that it will seek an amendment to the Defence Act to make it an offence for people to wear a service medal in a manner that falsely indicates that it has been conferred on them, when it has not.
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Senator David Feeney said the proposed amendment will address concerns expressed by the veterans’ community over the incorrect wearing of unofficial decorations.
“We will be amending the Defence Act to include an offence of wearing an unofficial service decoration on the left breast,” Senator Feeney said.
An unofficial service decoration is one that has not been officially conferred on an individual.
“The proposed offence will be in addition to the protections for service decorations that are already contained in the Defence Act, and is in line with suggested changes to the Defence Act that have been raised by veterans and the Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Ex-Service Matters,” Senator Feeney said.
The amendment will also be in line with Commonwealth guidance regarding the wearing of unofficial service decorations that appears on the Government’s ‘It’s an Honour’ website.
“Such an amendment is an example of the Government’s commitment to veterans and former members of the Defence Force and the honour system that reflects the sacrifices they have made for our country and people,” Senator Feeney said.
Media contacts:
Senator Feeney’s Office: Jeffrey Von Drehnen 0477 348 476
Defence Media Operations (02) 6127 1999
PS, about time!
Regards,
RLI
Changes to the Defence Act regarding Stolen Valour
24 April 2013
The Government has today announced that it will seek an amendment to the Defence Act to make it an offence for people to wear a service medal in a manner that falsely indicates that it has been conferred on them, when it has not.
Parliamentary Secretary for Defence Senator David Feeney said the proposed amendment will address concerns expressed by the veterans’ community over the incorrect wearing of unofficial decorations.
“We will be amending the Defence Act to include an offence of wearing an unofficial service decoration on the left breast,” Senator Feeney said.
An unofficial service decoration is one that has not been officially conferred on an individual.
“The proposed offence will be in addition to the protections for service decorations that are already contained in the Defence Act, and is in line with suggested changes to the Defence Act that have been raised by veterans and the Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Ex-Service Matters,” Senator Feeney said.
The amendment will also be in line with Commonwealth guidance regarding the wearing of unofficial service decorations that appears on the Government’s ‘It’s an Honour’ website.
“Such an amendment is an example of the Government’s commitment to veterans and former members of the Defence Force and the honour system that reflects the sacrifices they have made for our country and people,” Senator Feeney said.
Media contacts:
Senator Feeney’s Office: Jeffrey Von Drehnen 0477 348 476
Defence Media Operations (02) 6127 1999
PS, about time!
Regards,
RLI
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JAFO
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Put them in a room full of veterans who have truly been awarded the same decoration, they may stop wearing them after that.
