Media Releases

Entries for September 2009

Call for imporovement of Military Compensation Arrangements

The treatment of an Afghanistan war widow is totally unsatisfactory and the system of compensation for veterans needs urgent reform to ensure that Australia’s responsibility to widows and widowers of veterans is fully met, says the Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Louise Markus. “At a time wh... (27-Sep)

Have Your Say” on the impact of violence on young people

Louise Markus is urging local residents and community organisations to take part in a new Parliamentary Inquiry into the impact of violence on young people. The Standing Committee on Family, Community, Housing and Youth has agreed to conduct the inquiry, which will also examine strategies to address... (09-Sep)