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Chris Picton MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs South Australians will gather at services and memorials across the state today to commemorate Remembrance Day, honouring the courage, service and sacrifice of generations of Australians who have served our nation. At 11am, communities will unite in a minute’s silence to mark the anniversary of the Armistice that ended the First World War [...]

The South Australian Government will develop dedicated state veterans’ legislation, enshrining our state’s commitment to veterans and their families in law, creating a nation-leading framework to guide future government action.

Chris Picton MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs South Australian defence industry leader and Australian Defence Force veteran Allan Dundas has been named Veteran Entrepreneur of the Year at the 2026 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards. The 9th annual awards, held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra recognised veterans and partners succeeding beyond service, as well as employers supporting [...]

Chris Picton MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The Malinauskas Labor Government is investing in helping veterans and their partners pursue educations pathways and open new career opportunities with a scholarship program now open. The Veterans SA Tertiary Scholarship Program supports the State Government’s commitment to veterans and their families, to help reduce financial barriers and make education and training more [...]

Chris Picton MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs South Australians are being encouraged to recognise the strength, sacrifice and contributions of war widows and widowers this War Widows Day. Observed annually on 19 October, the day honours those who have experienced the loss of a spouse or partner through service in the Australian Defence Force. The day acknowledges the enduring contribution [...]

South Australians will gather today to mark 25 years since the start of Australia's military service in Afghanistan.

A diverse range of projects supporting veterans and commemorative services across South Australia received more than $60,000 in funding through 2025-26 Veterans SA grant programs.

Applications for the 2026-27 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund are now open, with up to $100,000 available to support projects that educate the community about Australia’s military history and honour the service and sacrifice of those who have served.

Chris Picton MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The Port Pirie community will have more opportunities to learn about Australia’s military history with the Malinauskas Labor Government supporting a new digital display at the RSL Museum. Nearly $4000 will be provided to the Port Pirie RSL Museum to purchase and install a new digital kiosk which will be used to provide [...]

On Anzac Day, South Australians will gather at dawn to honour the service, courage and sacrifice of all Australians who have served in Australia’s Defence Force.

Chris Picton MP Minister for Veterans’ Affairs The Malinauskas Labor Government has provided a boost to commemorative initiatives across the state, with 21 community projects set to benefit from the 2025-26 Anzac Day Commemoration Fund. An initial $100,000 fund allocation has been strengthened through additional funding, allowing a total of $138,059 to be distributed to community groups, schools, councils and [...]

Veterans and Defence families across South Australia have the chance to take the next step toward a successful future, with applications now open for the 2026 Veterans SA Career and Business Mentoring Program. A proven initiative that helps participants turn their skills, experience and ideas into new career and business opportunities, the program connects mentees with experienced South Australian business [...]