19/05/2026
When you do as much good as the Baird family has done for the veteran community, our government should be asking how they can support them further, not taking that support away.
Cameron Baird VC MG is one of the giants of the Australian Defence Force. He remains an inspirational figure, and a powerful example of courage, leadership, and selfless service. For the generation who’ve served during the Global War on Terror era and through to today, Cam Baird is our Albert Jacka.
We are deeply grateful that Kaye and Doug Baird have made it their mission to continue telling Cam’s story, ensuring future generations understand the character of the man, the sacrifice he made for his mates and his country, and the values he represented.
But in the same fortnight that the Australian Government announced caps to veteran entitlements, funding has been removed from the family of one of our nation’s greatest heroes as they work to preserve his legacy. All for a measly couple of grand. The sort of money a big DVA office would spend on stationary.
As a country, we need to be better than this.
