The capability review of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has been published under the Australian Government’s pilot Capability Review Program.
The Department of Veterans’ Affairs Capability Review was led by a Senior Review Team, comprising independent reviewers Ms Carmel McGregor PSM and Mr Geoff Leeper PSM and senior APS reviewers Mr Michael Schwager, Director-General, IP Australia and Ms Bronwyn Field PSM, First Assistant Secretary, Department of Health and Aged Care. Staff from the Australian Public Service Commission supported the senior reviewers with their work.
The Australian Public Service Commissioner endorsed the final report on 1 October 2024.
Department’s action plan
In response to the 2024 capability review, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has developed an action plan. The action plan outlines how the department will lift its capability over the coming years. The department will report on progress against their action plan through their corporate plan and annual report available at https://www.transparency.gov.au/publication.
The department’s action plan was published on 21 May 2025.
