Veterans Affairs

In reply to Mr PEDERICK (Hammond) (26 June 2024). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. J.K. SZAKACS (Cheltenham—Minister for Trade and Investment, Minister for Local Government, Minister for Veterans Affairs): I have been advised that the most recent data collected through the 2021 Census identified that 4.3 per cent of those who have previously served in the ADF were unemployed. This figure compares with 5.3 per cent unemployment for people who have never served.