On 13 February 2025, the Senate referred an inquiry into advocacy services relating to veteran compensation and income support to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by 5 August 2025.

The inquiry will focus on issues relating to advocacy services (including representation and advice provided by ex-service organisations, commercial entities, not-for-profits and individuals) for veterans and their families seeking access to compensation and income support from the Department of Veterans’ Affairs.

Further detail about the scope of the inquiry is provided in the terms of reference.

Submissions are sought by 16 May 2025.

The committee has agreed to accept late submissions received by 18 July 2025.

This inquiry lapsed at the end of the 47th Parliament. On 26 August 2025, the Senate re-referred the inquiry for further examination and report in the 48th Parliament. Information can be accessed here: Issues relating to advocacy services for veterans accessing compensation and income support