BIZARRE: 4 | Mind Blowing Facts

MOT Northern Ireland: What to do if you're struggling to get an appointment

Test centres are currently working through massive backlogs caused by equipment issues and Covid shutdowns

Belfast Live · Jul 13, 2022

MOT Northern Ireland: Latest update as MLA brands waiting situation 'a complete shambles'

Tests have been suspended several times over the past two years, leaving many drivers facing long waits for appointments

Belfast Live · Jul 1, 2022

Report reveals reasons behind huge backlog of 37,000 veteran requests for compensation

The Department of Veterans' Affairs keeps secret a damning report on its own staff shortages and delays in processing compensation.

ABC News · Jun 24, 2022

‘Delay, deny, wait till we die’: injured veterans say they’ve been ignored by DVA as claims go unaddressed

Ex-service personnel claims are supposed to be processed within 90 days, but median waiting time has blown out to 207 days

The Guardian - AU · Apr 28, 2022

MOT Northern Ireland: DVA continuing to experience 'significant demand' for tests

Tests have been suspended several times over the past two years, leaving many drivers facing long waits.

Belfast Live · Apr 25, 2022

Veterans boss raised concerns about private consultants interviewing families about department's performance

Australia's Veterans' Affairs boss warned against attempts to investigate her department's processing of claims, telling the minister last year she would "not support" an approach that specifically focused on families who had lost a relative to suicide.

ABC News · Apr 22, 2022

Department of Veterans' Affairs admits failing its mission to support ex-military personnel in evidence to royal commission

Liz Cosson says the intent of support expressed in her department's mission statement was not being met as veterans waited months for assistance.

ABC News · Apr 14, 2022

DVA claims backlog linked to suicide risk

The Department of Veterans' Affairs is managing a backlog of more than 60,000 claims from past and present service members, a royal commission has heard.

AAP · Apr 14, 2022

MOT test Northern Ireland: PSNI outline approach to drivers who cannot book a test

Many have been unable to get a test before their test expires

Belfast Live · Apr 11, 2022

Chronic shortage of psychiatrists for vets

Poor pay and the challenging work mean many psychiatrists are reluctant to take on the demands of treating mentally ill veterans, an inquiry has been told.

AAP · Apr 7, 2022