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Veterans’ Reference Group

The Veterans’ Reference Group was established in 2019 and provides a link between Tasmania’s veterans and the Tasmanian Government. Members provide advice, information, and insights about a wide range of issues affecting veterans and their families, both locally and nationally.(L-R) John Withers (Chair), Peter Williams, Don Ryan, Natalie Sankey and Dr Jon Lane.

Members of the Veterans’ Reference Group are:

The role and functions of the group are defined in the Veterans’ Reference Group Terms of Reference and administrative support is provided by Community Policy and Engagement, Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Expressions of Interest for new members

Expressions of interest for vacancies on the Tasmanian Government’s Veterans’ Reference Group (VRG) have now closed.

Applications are now being considered and the outcomes will be advised in due course.

For more information

Contact Community Policy and Engagement on 1800 009 501 or email veterans@dpac.tas.gov.au.

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