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Veterans’ Recognition Bill

Introduction

You could also call this:

"Proposed Changes to Support and Recognise Veterans"

Illustration for Veterans’ Recognition Bill

This bill wants to do three main things. It aims to acknowledge and recognise the military service of veterans. You will be able to know who is a veteran according to this bill.

The bill also wants to confirm that people who are described as veterans in the bill can call themselves veterans. This means they can refer to themselves as veterans if they fit the description in the bill. This is an important part of the bill.

The bill also wants to establish something called the Covenant. You can find out more about what the Covenant is by looking at the rest of the bill. This will help you understand what the Covenant is and what it does.

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General policy statement, or

"What the law says about respecting and thanking veterans for their service."

Veterans’ Recognition Bill

Assent:
Commencement: