Minister To Present Naval Association With $94,000
                    
                    
                        



  
                        28th July 2008 - 
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                    The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, will present a cheque for more than $94,000 to  the Naval Association of Australia at its Triennial Conference in Hobart today.    The association is one of 480 ex service organisations that received $6.66 million as part of the  boost to the Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program.
                
                    
                        Sixteen Nsw And Act Students Win Long Tan Bursaries
                    
                    
                        



  
                        25th July 2008 - 
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                    Mr Griffin said the Government recognised the challenges children face due to their parents’ Vietnam  War service.
                
                    
                        Letter From Minister For Veterans' Affairs, Alan Griffin
                    
                    
                        



  
                        25th July 2008 - 
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                    As part of that commitment I am meeting with veterans to discuss the structure and role of the new Prime
Ministerial Advisory Council on Ex-service Matters.
                
                    
                        Minister To Visit Grafton For The 55th Anniversary Of The Cease Fire Of The "forgotten War"'
                    
                    
                        



  
                        25th July 2008 - 
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                    A march from Clock Square to Memorial Park will commence at approximately  1:15 pm, followed by a wreath laying ceremony from 2pm.
                
                    
                        Extra $146,000 Support For Tasmania's Veterans
                    
                    
                        



  
                        25th July 2008 - 
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                    Mr Griffin said the Government had continued to show its strong commitment to the valuable  work of ex-service organisations (ESOs), particularly advocates, pension and welfare officers  who do a great job in helping Australia’s veterans, war widows, widowers, dependants and  current serving members access their entitlements.