War Memorials Outside Canberra To Be Recognised




27th June 2008 -
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Parliament has now passed legislation that will allow memorials outside Canberra to be recognised as National Memorials. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, said the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial at Ballarat would be the first to receive such recognition.
Griffin Calls On Veterans To Put Their Best Voice Forward




27th June 2008 -
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Minister Griffin said meetings to be held nation-wide would discuss the structure and role of the Prime Ministerial Advisory Council on Ex-Service Matters—a key election commitment.
Six Western Australian Students Awarded Long Tan Bursaries




27th June 2008 -
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Mr Griffin said the Government recognised the challenges children face due to their parents’ Vietnam War service.
Six Wa Students To Be Presented With Long Tan Bursaries




27th June 2008 -
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The students are studying at the following institutions: University of Notre Dame; Central TAFE, Perth; University of Western Australia; and Curtin University of Technology.
Kokoda Trekkers To Be Congratulated By Minister




26th June 2008 -
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They will recognise a group of diabetes sufferers who have walked the Kokoda Track.