Minister for Veterans' Affairs
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs is an Australian Government position. In the Government of Australia, the minister oversees income support, compensation, care and commemoration programs for more than 400,000 veterans and their widows, widowers and dependants; and administers the portfolio through the Department of Veterans' Affairs. Since 2017 the office has been held in conjunction with the Minister for Defence Personnel
| Minister for Veterans’ Affairs | |
|---|---|
| Department of Veterans' Affairs | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia |
| Inaugural holder | Edward Millen (as Minister for Repatriation) |
| Formation | 28 September 1917 |
| Website | minister |
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