Matt Keogh

Matt Keogh

politician Australia

Matt Keogh is an Australian politician who serves as the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. He has played a crucial role in advocating for the rights and welfare of veterans, particularly in the context of recent reforms to the veterans' compensation and rehabilitation system. Under his leadership, significant changes have been implemented to simplify the complex entitlement system that had been in place for decades, addressing the mental health challenges faced by veterans and their families. His work follows extensive recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran suicides, emphasizing the need for a more accessible and equitable support system for those who have served in the Australian Defence Force.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
22,808
Power
1,234$
Sentiment
4.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Australia 1 4.00 0.09% +0% 25,499,884 22,808 $1,380,000 1,234$
Totals 1 25,499,884 22,808 $1,380,000 1,234$
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Recent Mentions

Australia Australia: Matt Keogh, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs and Defence Personnel, emphasized the importance of the Defence and Veterans’ Service Commission in driving reforms. 7

The Sydney Morning Herald: Former navy chaplain Mel Baker says trauma was dismissed

Australia Australia: In August 2023, Curtin received advice from the latest Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Matt Keogh. 5

The Sydney Morning Herald: His birthday wasn’t picked from the barrel. But Peter Curtin was conscripted anyway

Australia Australia: Veterans’ Affairs Minister Matt Keogh with the new simplified laws for veterans compensation compared with old laws. 9

The Sydney Morning Herald: ‘Dereliction of duty’ against Australian veterans comes to an end