2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) Association Incwww.2-14lhrqmi.asn.au | PO Box 508, Ashgrove West Post Office Qld 4060

FORWARDNewsletter #29 - July 2020

The official newsletter of the 2nd/14th Light Horse Regiment (Queensland Mounted Infantry) Association

In this issue Page

President's Report 1/2

Ode to the QMI / New Members 2

41 Club Items For Sale 3

DFRDB Update 4

Anzac Day 2020 5

DVA Update 6

Ha Ha !! 7

2020 Calendar of Events 8

It is that time again for our newsletter and hopefully you have all weathered the Covid 19 restrictions. It has been a difficult time for all family and friends. As we in Queensland are starting to come out the other side of the restrictions we hope that our friends and families down south are kept safe with the new restrictions. I believe we still have difficult times ahead and I still think we are a long way from returning to the norm. We have included some helpful contact details in the Newsletter; they may prove helpful. If you are in need of a chat or want further information, please call me on the number below and I will try and marry you up with the best person and organization.

Our calendar has certainly taken a hit as you can see below and most of our activities have been cancelled or rescheduled and those that remain are still TBA. I have outlined below what our plans are in regard to our calendar of events for the remainder of the year but be advised things can change at very short notice.

Committee Meetings

Our meeting on the 29 July 2020 has been moved to the 12 August 2020 due to some members not being available. This meeting will be a mix of face to face and electronic conferencing.

Our meeting on the 14 October 2020 will be changed to an AGM on Saturday 17 Oct 2020. This is still dependent on the availability of the Kedron Wavell RSL to host us. More information will be sent out by the Secretary at a later time.

AGM

As you are all aware we had to cancel our AGM in May due to Covid restrictions. The plan is to hold the AGM on Saturday the 17 October 2020.

Under normal circumstances an association must hold an AGM within 6 months of their end of financial year. In our case 30 June 2020. However, with the Covid -19 restrictions the Dept of Consumer Affairs has extended this time-frame until 31 December 2020.

The problems we have faced have been venue availability, social distancing and the willingness of our vulnerable group to attend an AGM. At this stage we propose to conduct the AGM on the 17 October 2020, subject to venue availability and Covid-19 restrictions at that time.

If any of you are eager for the AGM to proceed because you wish to nominate for the Management Committee, GOOD NEWS, you are welcome to join the committee at any time. Please contact myself or the secretary to make your intention known.

41 Club Black Hat BBQ – My last discussion with the Commanding Officer, in early June, he indicated that this function would be ok to go ahead and unless things change dramatically and he and his staff are looking forward to assisting us in the day. I will be sending out another email shortly and once again will need people to respond that they have read and understand the brief induction pamphlet. There also may be a requirement to complete a COVID questionnaire, but I will confirm this prior to sending out the next email.

Also be aware that the state elections are on this date so you may have to plan for this.

2021 Calendar of Events

We have started working on the calendar for 2021 so if you have any suggestion please email them through.

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IronsidesAs mentioned in a previous newsletter Ironsides is now available online. I will have a few hardcopies that I will bring to the AGM on the 17 Oct 2020

Please feel free to contact me on any matters that we may be able to assist you with. My number is: 0431 700 696.

Ironsides Magazine 2019: https://ironside.partica.online/

2/14 LHR (QMI) Face book page: https: / /www.facebook.com/groups/52310134 1118957/?ref=bookmarks

2/14 LHR (QMI) Association Face Book page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/214LHR QMI Assn/

FORWARD

Shayne Burley President

COPIES OF EMU TRACKS

One of our members, Glenn McDonald, came across some Regimental relics during a cleanout inspired by the COVID-19 lockdown. He found copies of the Regimental yearly journal “EMU TRACKS” for the years 1990, 1991 and 1992. Glenn thoughtfully passed them on to the Association for distribution to the membership.

The 1990, 1991 and 1992 journals have been dis-tributed by Sandy Johns for your enjoyment. Thanks Glenn.

If members have other articles or memories they wish to share please send them to our Secretary, Sandy Johns.

WELCOME TO OURNEW MEMBERS

4 Stephen Stirrup 4 Kieran Magill 4 Paul Edwards 4 Peter Holden 4 Terry Corley 4 Geoffrey Barlow

You wouldn’t be a cavalryman,You wouldn’t be true blue,Less QMI means something to you.

QMI is Australian; I’ll give it to you straight,QMI is Australian as ‘How you going mate?’

If you couldn’t fire a 50 cal,Or change a carrier track,If you didn’t wear that emu plume,

You wouldn’t be a cavalryman,You wouldn’t be true blue,Less the QMI means something to you.

Paul EdwardsA Sqn 2/14 QMI: 1968-1974

Thanks Paul for your great contribution. For all our members with a flair for the written word, your contributions would be gratefully received.

ODE TO THE QMI

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ANNUAL 41 CLUBITEMS FOR SALE

Association President, Shayne Burley, has negotiated with the Committee of the 41 Club - 2/14LHR (QMI) Soldiers Club - for our members to be able to purchase items they have for sale. Below is the information received from 41 Club Committee member Trooper Noel Denny.

If you are interested, please contact Noel direct. Mob Ph 0455568884 or Email noel.denny@defence.gov.au

As discussed last week about getting the Black Hats to be able to purchase these 41 club Items for sale:

u Zippo lighter- $75.00

u PT Shirts- $25.00

u Beer Steins with name on them - $60.00 (Don’t have these in stock but will doing an order within the next few months)

u Plumes- $32.00

u Jumpers- $45.00

u Beersheba Wooden Boards- $45.00

These prices aren’t confirmed but looking for an expression of interest to see if anyone would like to buy any Items from the 41 Club. Also member will have to pay for postage, if they are in the Brisbane area they can be ways for them to collect them. Please find attached pictures.

There will be a delay in the sale/purchase of items from the 41 Club. Trooper Noel Denny who is co-ordinating the process has been deployed, with a large majority of the regiment, for Covid-19 duties in Vic and NSW. They are expected to be deployed for at least a month.

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Australian Defence Force Retirees Association Inc. No. A0108026R We represent the interests of Defence Force Retirees regarding their Superannuation www: https://www.adfra.org/ Email: admin@adfra.org

DFRDB UPDATE - JUNE 2020

Introduction I hope everyone is safe and that no one has been too severely impacted by COVID-19.

Again, this is a short update, but that is no indication of the time we have spent on DFRDB.

The DFRDB Deception After reviewing all the evidence, we can now state without any doubt what has happened in the DFRDB scheme. Our view is expressed in a Letter to Senators (click on the link to view) who requested more information in response to an earlier approach from me.

You can download a template copy of this letter by clicking here. We encourage you to personalize it and send it to your local Member of Parliament and State Senators.

Herb has prepared another video The DFRDB Deception (click on the link to view), which presents the supporting evidence.

CDDA Application Herb was promised a decision on his General CDDA claim weeks ago but has so far heard nothing.

Legal Action We have sought further opinions from two Barristers who have given their time pro bono, as to the courses of legal action open to us.

We had already ruled out any challenge of provisions in the DFRDB Act or its interpretation. We have also ruled out any appeal relating to the Ombudsman’s Report, as it would serve no real purpose.

We have yet to see what the response will be to the CDDA claim, but it is unlikely that will serve as a suitable platform for a ‘Class Action’ type of appeal. Also, it can only be appealed in the Federal Court which encompasses a risk of high costs if we lose.

We intend to trigger another decision which we can appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Its basis will be defective administration by Defence and Treasury which led to the DFRDB Act as it currently stands.

Stay safe.

Jim Hislop

President

Reproduced from the Australian Defence Force Retirees Association Inc newsletter who represent the interests of Defence Force Retirees regarding their Superannuation.

Introduction

I hope everyone is safe and that no one has been too severely impacted by COVID-19. Again, this is a short update, but that is no indication of the time we have spent on DFRDB.

The DFRDB Deception

After reviewing all the evidence, we can now state without any doubt what has happened in the DFRDB scheme. Our view is expressed in a Letter to Senators (click on the link to view) who requested more information in response to an earlier approach from me.You can download a template copy of this letter by clicking here. We encourage you to personalize it and send it to your local Member of Parliament and State Senators.Herb has prepared another video The DFRDB Deception (click on the link to view), which presents the supporting evidence.

CDDA Application

Herb was promised a decision on his General CDDA claim weeks ago but has so far heard nothing.

Legal Action

We have sought further opinions from two Barristers who have given their time pro bono, as to the courses of legal action open to us.

We had already ruled out any challenge of provisions in the DFRDB Act or its interpretation. We have also ruled out any appeal relating to the Ombudsman’s Report, as it would serve no real purpose.We have yet to see what the response will be to the CDDA claim, but it is unlikely that will serve as a suitable plat-form for a ‘Class Action’ type of appeal. Also, it can only be appealed in the Federal Court which encompasses a risk of high costs if we lose.

We intend to trigger another decision which we can appeal to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. Its basis will be defective administration by Defence and Treasury which led to the DFRDB Act as it currently stands.

How can you contribute?

Some Senators have shown interest in our case in fact one wrote, "this is no way to treat our ex-servicemen and women". We would like you to contact every Senator in your state or territory by adapting the letter (link) includ-ed in this update. To make it easy you will find the email addresses for all Senator's at https://www.aph.gov.au/senate/los

We need to flood them with letters and with an election next year 50% of them are up for re-election.

Stay safe.

Jim HislopPresident

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ANZAC DAY 2020

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DVA UPDATE : NEW VETERANS CARDSDVA Update

New Veterans Cards

In June this year, veterans with existing DVA health cards (Gold, White and Orange) expiring in July 2020 were sent new Veteran Cards in the mail (excluding those who had already received a new card). All health benefits and entitlements remain unchanged with the newly designed Veteran Cards. Notice for users of essential medical equipment

Are you a user of essential medical equipment? Are you medically required to use heating and cooling systems? If so, you may be eligible for an annual payment to assist with the running costs.

Veterans may be eligible to claim the annual Essential Medical Equipment Payment (EMEP) to help with energy costs associated with running essential medical equipment.

Thank you from a grateful nation

Acknowledging the significance of the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, DVA will produce a Commemorative Medallion (pictured) and Certificate of Commemoration.

Every living veteran of the Second World War is eligible for the medallion and certificate, by application.

DVA will deliver a nationally televised commemorative service to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War from inside the Australian War Memorial on Saturday, 15 August 2020, commencing at 10:00 am.

For more information on any and more initiatives visit the DVA website.

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Issued in 1989 (probably made in 1979 and likely still as tasty!!)

Calendar Of Events 2020

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Date/Time Event Location Organised By / Remarks

29 Jul / 1500hrs (Wed) Management Committee By Video TBC President / Secretary Meeting

17 Oct / 1500hrs (Sat) Annual General Meeting Kedron-Wavell All Members(Timing tbc) RSL Club

31 Oct (Sat) Beersheba Celebration TBA Committee

TBA (Oct or Nov) Black Hat BBQ and Drinks 41 Club : TBC Committee

12-15 Nov 2 Cav Regt Reunion TBC

9 Dec / 1500hrs (Wed) Management Committee Legacy House President / Secretary Meeting