Who is the veterans' affairs minister? Federal and every state
Current veterans' affairs ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the veterans' affairs portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. All nine currently have a minister whose title covers veterans' affairs. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Veterans' Affairs ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal | Matt KeoghALP · Member for Burt | Minister for Veterans' Affairs | PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600Parliament House | Write |
| New South Wales | David HarrisALP · Member for Wyong | Minister for VeteransAlso: Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty; Minister for Gaming and Racing; Minister for Medical Research; Minister for the Central Coast | 254 Main Road, Toukley NSW 2263Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Natalie SuleymanALP · Member for St Albans | Minister for VeteransAlso: Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment; Minister for Small and Family Business | PO Box 198, St Albans VIC 3021Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | David CrisafulliLNP · Member for Broadwater | Minister for VeteransAlso: Premier | PO Box 758, Paradise Point QLD 4216Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Hannah BeazleyALP · Member for Victoria Park | Minister for VeteransAlso: Minister for Local Government; Minister for Disability Services; Minister for Volunteering; Minister for Youth; Minister for Gascoyne | 8/660 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Chris PictonALP · Member for Kaurna | Minister for Veterans' AffairsAlso: Minister for State Development; Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy; Minister for Defence and Space Industries | Seaford Meadows Shopping Centre, 760 Grand Boulevard, Seaford Meadows SA 5169Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Gavin PearceLIB · Member for Braddon | Minister for Veterans' AffairsAlso: Minister for Primary Industries and Water | 80b Wilson Street, Burnie TAS 7320Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Caitlin ToughALP · Member for Brindabella | Minister for Women, Seniors and VeteransAlso: Minister for Human Rights; Minister for Community Services; Minister for Corrections; Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Jinson CharlsCLP · Member for Sanderson | Minister for VeteransAlso: Minister for People, Sport and Culture; Minister for Disability; Minister for Arts; Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality; Minister for Multicultural Affairs | PO Box 40059, Casuarina NT 0810Electorate office | Write |
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for veterans' affairs?
Veterans' pensions, health cards and compensation are handled by the federal Department of Veterans' Affairs, so the federal minister is the one for most individual and policy issues. State and territory veterans ministers usually focus on commemoration, employment programs and state services for veterans.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Veterans' Affairs ministers by parliament
Federal veterans' affairs minister
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs in the federal government is Matt Keogh (ALP, Member for Burt). Write to them at PO Box 6022, House of Representatives, Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600.
In opposition, Michael McCormack (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs.
New South Wales veterans' affairs minister
The Minister for Veterans in New South Wales is David Harris (ALP, Member for Wyong), who is also Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, Minister for Gaming and Racing, Minister for Medical Research and Minister for the Central Coast. Write to them at 254 Main Road, Toukley NSW 2263.
In opposition, Tim James (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Veterans.
Victoria veterans' affairs minister
The Minister for Veterans in Victoria is Natalie Suleyman (ALP, Member for St Albans), who is also Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and Minister for Small and Family Business. Write to them at PO Box 198, St Albans VIC 3021.
In opposition, Tim McCurdy (NAT) is Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs. On the crossbench, Gabrielle de Vietri (GRN) is Spokesperson for Veterans.
Queensland veterans' affairs minister
The Minister for Veterans in Queensland is David Crisafulli (LNP, Member for Broadwater), who is also Premier. Write to them at PO Box 758, Paradise Point QLD 4216.
In opposition, Bart Mellish (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Veterans.
Western Australia veterans' affairs minister
The Minister for Veterans in Western Australia is Hannah Beazley (ALP, Member for Victoria Park), who is also Minister for Local Government, Minister for Disability Services, Minister for Volunteering, Minister for Youth and Minister for Gascoyne. Write to them at 8/660 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6100.
In opposition, Tjorn Sibma (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Veterans.
South Australia veterans' affairs minister
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs in South Australia is Chris Picton (ALP, Member for Kaurna), who is also Minister for State Development, Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy and Minister for Defence and Space Industries. Write to them at Seaford Meadows Shopping Centre, 760 Grand Boulevard, Seaford Meadows SA 5169.
In opposition, Dennis Hood (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs.
Tasmania veterans' affairs minister
The Minister for Veterans' Affairs in Tasmania is Gavin Pearce (LIB, Member for Braddon), who is also Minister for Primary Industries and Water. Write to them at 80b Wilson Street, Burnie TAS 7320.
In opposition, Jen Butler (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs. On the crossbench, Vica Bayley (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Veterans Affairs.
Australian Capital Territory veterans' affairs minister
The Minister for Women, Seniors and Veterans in the Australian Capital Territory is Caitlin Tough (ALP, Member for Brindabella), who is also Minister for Human Rights, Minister for Community Services, Minister for Corrections and Minister for the Prevention of Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Peter Cain (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Veterans. On the crossbench, Rebecca Vassarotti (GRN) is Spokesperson for Veterans.
Northern Territory veterans' affairs minister
The Minister for Veterans in the Northern Territory is Jinson Charls (CLP, Member for Sanderson), who is also Minister for People, Sport and Culture, Minister for Disability, Minister for Arts, Minister for Youth, Seniors and Equality and Minister for Multicultural Affairs. Write to them at PO Box 40059, Casuarina NT 0810.
In opposition, Manuel Brown (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Veterans.
Shadow veterans' affairs ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on veterans' affairs and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Michael McCormackNAT · Member for Riverina | Shadow Minister for Veterans' AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Water | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Tim JamesLIB · Member for Willoughby | Shadow Minister for VeteransAlso: Shadow Minister for Local Government; Shadow Minister for Fair Trading, Work Health and Safety and Building | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Tim McCurdyNAT · Member for Ovens Valley | Shadow Minister for Veterans' AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Liquor and Gaming; Shadow Minister for Racing | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Bart MellishALP · Member for Aspley | Shadow Minister for VeteransAlso: Shadow Minister for Transport and Main Roads | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Tjorn SibmaLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for VeteransAlso: Shadow Minister for Finance; Shadow Minister for Training and Workforce Development; Shadow Minister for Major Infrastructure | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Dennis HoodLIB · Member of the Legislative Council | Shadow Minister for Veterans' AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Tourism; Shadow Minister for Recreation, Sport and Racing | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Jen ButlerALP · Member for Lyons | Shadow Minister for Veterans' AffairsAlso: Shadow Minister for Police, Fire & Emergency Services; Shadow Minister for Transport; Shadow Minister for Corrections & Rehabilitations | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Peter CainLIB · Member for Ginninderra | Shadow Minister for VeteransAlso: Shadow Minister for City Services; Shadow Minister for Community Services; Shadow Minister for Government Services; Shadow Minister for Seniors; Shadow Minister for Disability | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Manuel BrownALP · Member for Arafura | Shadow Minister for VeteransAlso: Shadow Minister for Environment; Shadow Minister for Parks and Wildlife; Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Fisheries; Shadow Minister for Water Resources; Shadow Minister for Recreational Fishing and Hunting; Shadow Minister for Corporate and Digital Development; Shadow Minister for People, Sport and Culture; Shadow Minister for Volunteers | Write |
| VictoriaCrossbench | Gabrielle de VietriGRN · Member for Richmond | Spokesperson for VeteransAlso: Spokesperson for Public and Affordable Housing; Spokesperson for Renters' Rights; Spokesperson for Arts; Spokesperson for Peace and Disarmament | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Vica BayleyGRN · Member for Clark | Greens Spokesperson for Veterans AffairsAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Arts; Greens Spokesperson for Energy; Greens Spokesperson for Environment and Biodiversity; Greens Spokesperson for Housing and Consumer Protection; Greens Spokesperson for Multicultural Affairs; Greens Spokesperson for Sports and Events; Greens Spokesperson for Treasury and Finance | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Rebecca VassarottiGRN · Member for Kurrajong | Spokesperson for VeteransAlso: Spokesperson for Housing; Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health; Spokesperson for Justice, Corrections, Policing, and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence; Spokesperson for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs; Spokesperson for Gaming Reform; Spokesperson for Ageing and Carers | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| FederalOpposition | Phillip ThompsonLNP · Member for Herbert | Shadow Minister for Defence Personnel | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Janelle PooleLNP · Member for Mundingburra | Assistant Minister for Community Safety, Defence Industry, Veterans and North Queensland | Write |
| Western AustraliaGovernment | Hugh JonesALP · Member for Darling Range | Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Local Government, Disability Services, Veterans, Volunteering, Youth, Gascoyne | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Matt Keogh MP
PO Box 6022
House of Representatives, Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Dear Mr Keogh,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the federal veterans' affairs minister?+
The Hon Matt Keogh MP (ALP) is the Minister for Veterans' Affairs in the federal government.
Who is the veterans' affairs minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon David Harris MP (ALP) is the Minister for Veterans in New South Wales, and also Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty, Minister for Gaming and Racing and Minister for Medical Research.
Who is the veterans' affairs minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Natalie Suleyman MP (ALP) is the Minister for Veterans in Victoria, and also Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment and Minister for Small and Family Business.
Who is the veterans' affairs minister in Queensland?+
The Hon David Crisafulli MP (LNP) is the Minister for Veterans in Queensland, and also Premier.
Who is the veterans' affairs minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Hannah Beazley MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Veterans in Western Australia, and also Minister for Local Government, Minister for Disability Services and Minister for Volunteering.
Who is the veterans' affairs minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Chris Picton MP (ALP) is the Minister for Veterans' Affairs in South Australia, and also Minister for State Development, Minister for Artificial Intelligence and Digital Economy and Minister for Defence and Space Industries.
Who is the veterans' affairs minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Gavin Pearce MP (LIB) is the Minister for Veterans' Affairs in Tasmania, and also Minister for Primary Industries and Water.
Who is the veterans' affairs minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Ms Caitlin Tough MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Women, Seniors and Veterans in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Human Rights, Minister for Community Services and Minister for Corrections.
Who is the veterans' affairs minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Jinson Charls MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Veterans in the Northern Territory, and also Minister for People, Sport and Culture, Minister for Disability and Minister for Arts.
Who is the shadow veterans' affairs minister?+
Federally, The Hon Michael McCormack MP (NAT) is the Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Every one of Australia's nine oppositions has a shadow minister covering veterans' affairs, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state veterans' affairs minister?+
Veterans' pensions, health cards and compensation are handled by the federal Department of Veterans' Affairs, so the federal minister is the one for most individual and policy issues. State and territory veterans ministers usually focus on commemoration, employment programs and state services for veterans.
How do I contact the veterans' affairs minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.