To serve at least 1 year in the armed forces before been classed as a veteran
Currently you can serve 24 hours as a recruit and class yourself as a veteran. We think this is insulting to those that serve longer.
Signatures
27
signatures
Government response threshold (10,000) · 27/10,000
Debate threshold (100,000) · 27/100,000
- 06 FEB 2026Petition closedFinal total: 27 signatures
- 06 AUG 2025Petition opened for signatures
Background
Veterans may be able to access medical treatment quicker along with a host of other benefits. We think that serving 1 day does not make you a veteran.