The Defence and Ex-Services Party of Australia was a minor Australian political party operating from 1986 to 1989. Formally registered on 1 September 1986, its policies included greater investment in care for veterans, a stronger national defence system, and maintenance of high disability pensions.[1] The party contested the 1987 federal election, running for the Senate in New South Wales, and also the 1988 New South Wales state election. It was voluntarily deregistered on 4 May 1989.[2]
. Dean Jaensch. Mathieson. David. 1998. A Plague on Both Your Houses: Minor Parties in Australia. Allen & Unwin. 124. 1-86448-421-7.