Eamon Hale
Writer & Associate Editor at Australian Veteran News
Always play a straight bat & keep on the front foot. Interests include 90’s indie rock & bounding overwatch. Views expressed are my own. 🇦🇺
Articles
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Mar 20, 2024 |
australianveterannews.com | Eamon Hale
Throughout the Royal Commission into Veteran and Defence Suicide, the Department of Veterans Affairs has faced heavy criticism. Described by two Secretaries and three Ministers as ‘Not fit for purpose’, DVA will likely face strong recommendations for a comprehensive revamp in the Royal Commissions Final Report, due in September 2024. Alongside this, the issues of a complex and combative mess of veterans compensation and entitlement acts have been laid bare.
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Dec 13, 2023 |
australianveterannews.com | Eamon Hale
In a significant victory for South Australian Veterans, RSL South Australia/Northern Territory has successfully advocated for the inclusion of “ANZAC Day” in the new Public Holidays Bill 2023. Alongside this achievement, the South Australian opposition has committed to increasing their contribution to the RSL SA Veteran Employment Program, with $400,000 over 4 years. The SA government has promised to at least match this commitment, securing the continuance of the program until 2028.
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Dec 3, 2023 |
australianveterannews.com | Eamon Hale
Regular AVN correspondent Eamon Hale weighs in to our debate on the role of the RSL and need for a peak body for ESOs.Dear Mark, I read with interest your article regardingRSL's National Forum for Ex-Service Organisations: A Promising Formula for Collective Impact. Unfortunately, I’m not able to agree with your positive view of these forums and have been deeply troubled by the RSLs role within them. The strength of the RSL was historically that it was a membership-based service organisation.
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Aug 10, 2023 |
australianveterannews.com | Eamon Hale
Is this the best we’ve got? Are these comments appropriate? “When I get a voice that is having trouble speaking English asking me for the ‘min-u-ets’ of the meeting… I was thinking about that”I don’t think so. I especially don’t think so when they come from the president of an organisation that has 200,000 members and is supposed to represent the almost 100,000 veterans in Victoria. My entire adult life, I’ve been told to call out bad behaviour.
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Jul 11, 2023 |
australianveterannews.com | Eamon Hale
For the first time a junior non-commissioned officer will be appointed as the new Department of Veterans Affairs (Interim) Repatriation Commissioner.
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Service means a lot to me. Whether it’s service to the nation through Army, service to my state through Policing, or service to my community though @HawthornRsl, I’m immensely proud to represent others and stand for more than just myself. Service is in veterans DNA. https://t.co/l4cMOmBxCD
Great to attend the 46th Battalion, 1st AIF commemoration and represent @HawthornRsl at the Shrine of Remembrance. I love standing alongside these men & women and being humbled by the giants who came before us. Remember to Remember. Lest We Forget https://t.co/dVTV27zvbz
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Calling all Veterans! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of the 2025 RSL Veterans Ball! Put it in your calendar and get your tickets early! This will be a phenomenal gathering of veterans from all ages, sex, and service! https://t.co/xbed4of9H0 https://t.co/oZ2pmtTukN
