Who is who

Ministers, shadow, and the Commission

The people who sit above DVA when you need a name for a letter. Last checked 19 October 2026. Roles move — tap the official link before you write.

Titles and names change with elections, reshuffles, and appointments. Check the linked official page before you write to anyone. This site is not affiliated with them.

• Minister for Veterans’ Affairs (and Defence Personnel)

  The Hon Matt Keogh MP

  The minister responsible for DVA in the House. Portfolio media and speeches.

  Official page

• Shadow Minister for Veterans’ Affairs

  The Hon Michael McCormack MP

  Opposition spokesperson. Confirm on directory.gov.au — shadow portfolios move.

  Official page

• Secretary, DVA / President, Repatriation Commission

  Alison Frame

  Departmental head and President of the Repatriation Commission (from 13 April 2023). The separate MRCC was merged into the Repatriation Commission on 1 July 2026.

  Official page

• Repatriation Commissioner

  Kahlil Fegan DSC AM

  Commissioner on the Repatriation Commission (from September 2023).

  Official page

• Veteran Family Commissioner

  Annabelle Wilson

  Family voice on the Commission (from August 2025).

  Official page

• Commissioner representing Defence

  Lieutenant General Natasha Fox AO CSC

  Added when the Commission expanded on 1 July 2026.

  Official page

• Commissioner representing Comcare

  Colin Radford

  Added when the Commission expanded on 1 July 2026.

  Official page

Writing to a minister does not skip a VRB time limit. For a live claim, an ATDP advocate is usually the better first call. To find the sitting federal member, senators, and DVA office for a postcode, use Find local support. Advocates guide.