Policy, advocacy and representation
This page publishes VESPIIA’s submissions, position statements, media releases, and other public policy documents. We use evidence, lived experience, and sector collaboration to support practical reform across veteran, emergency services, and police systems.
What we do
- Prepare submissions to inquiries and consultations
- Publish position statements on sector issues
- Convene roundtables and working groups to develop practical recommendations
- Brief stakeholders across government, industry, and the sector
- Support public discussion through media and public communications
- Amplify lived experience alongside research and operational insight
Focus areas
These focus areas guide our submissions and representation work. They may change over time as inquiries and sector needs shift.
Advocacy systems and reform
Quality, oversight, accessibility, and sustainable models for support and advocacy services.
Wellbeing and recovery
Practical supports that improve outcomes for those who serve and their families.
Transition and employment
Better pathways, employer capability, and long-term participation beyond uniform.
Families and community systems
Family-centred approaches and stronger connections between service and civilian supports.
Evidence and capability
Research translation, evaluation, and sector capability uplift to support delivery.
National collaboration
Reducing duplication and improving coordination across services, states, and sectors.
Publications and public documents
This page reflects VESPIIA’s formal public record. All documents are published in reverse chronological order and are available as PDF downloads.
Senate submissions
Defence Amendment (Sexual Assault Prevention, Intervention and Response Commission) Bill 2025
Submission responding to legislative reform relating to prevention, intervention, and oversight mechanisms.
View PDFSenate Standing Committee – Issues relating to advocacy services for veterans accessing compensation and income support
Submission addressing structural issues within veteran advocacy services and compensation systems.
View PDFDefence Amendment (Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal) Bill 2025
Submission relating to reform of appeals and review processes within the honours and awards system.
View PDFSenate Select Committee on Australia’s Disaster Resilience
Submission outlining cross-sector capability and community resilience considerations.
View PDFOther submissions
Draft Western Australian Suicide Prevention Framework 2026–2031
Submission addressing suicide prevention reform and sector coordination across Western Australia.
View PDFLetter of support to WiDA’s joint submission to Safe Work Australia’s Best Practice Review
Letter endorsing joint sector reform recommendations relating to safe work practices.
View PDFStatements
VESPIIA endorses opening of WAPOL State Operations Command Centre
Statement recognising capability uplift and coordination improvements within Western Australia.
View PDFSupport to First Responders in Western Australia and Queensland
Public statement of support during major operational incidents and community response efforts.
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