Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards invitation

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MEDIA ALERT

Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards

20 November 2025

7:00PM – 10:00PM (media arrival from 6:00PM)

Monday 24 November 2025

Great Hall, Parliament House, Canberra

The Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) is pleased to invite members of the media to attend the 2025 Prime Minister’s National Veteran Employment Awards, a prestigious event recognising the outstanding contributions of veterans and their partners to the civilian workforce as well as the organisations and individuals who support them.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will host the Awards, which will also be attended by the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel Matt Keogh.

The evening will begin with a cocktail reception, followed by a formal awards ceremony celebrating the achievements of veterans and their partners in the civilian workforce and the organisations which have made a significant impact in employing and supporting veterans and their partners.

Please RSVP to DVA Media by Friday, 21 November 2025, to confirm your attendance. Media will have access to Award finalists and winners for interview.

ENDS

Contact: DVA Media

[email protected]

02 6289 6466

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