Records currently included in the public count.
Milestones
1,523 counted. 139 electorates active.
Veterans Count launched on 28 June 2026 to make the hidden footprint loud and visible, electorate by electorate.
Every milestone matters, but the purpose is bigger than a number: show each federal MP how many people in their federal electorate are connected to Navy, Army or Air Force, past or present, and which issues need attention.
Milestone reporting scheduleVeterans Count records every 250 people counted up to 2,500, every 500 from 2,500 to 5,000, and every 1,000 after that. The first 100 counted remains recorded as the founding threshold.
Federal electorates with live count records.
The count has started in every state and territory.
Allied health cap, DVA claims, decisions and delays, Access to providers who accept DVA
Latest count threshold
1,500 people counted
Veterans Count reached 1,500 counted records on 14 August 2026.
The count that crossed that threshold was added in Fenner.
A real threshold has been crossed, but it is still only the beginning. The task remains to make the footprint loud and visible in every electorate.
Latest electorate threshold
125 electorates represented
Veterans Count reached 125 federal electorates with at least one counted record on 9 July 2026.
Barton was the electorate that took the count across that threshold.
The count had reached most federal electorates, making the footprint harder to dismiss as local or isolated.
Verified count milestones
People added to the count
These are national count thresholds. The electorate named is the place where the record that crossed the threshold was added.
Recorded every 250 to 2,500, every 500 to 5,000, then every 1,000.
1,500 people counted14 August 2026
Veterans Count reached 1,500 counted records. The count that crossed the threshold was added in Fenner.
A real threshold has been crossed, but it is still only the beginning. The task remains to make the footprint loud and visible in every electorate.1,250 people counted16 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 1,250 counted records. The count that crossed the threshold was added in Calare.
A real threshold has been crossed, but it is still only the beginning. The task remains to make the footprint loud and visible in every electorate.1,000 people counted13 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 1,000 counted records. The count that crossed the threshold was added in Capricornia.
A real threshold has been crossed, but it is still only the beginning. The task remains to make the footprint loud and visible in every electorate.750 people counted7 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 750 counted records. The count that crossed the threshold was added in Leichhardt.
The count had moved beyond the first wave and was beginning to show broader public traction.500 people counted5 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 500 counted records. The count that crossed the threshold was added in Moncrieff.
The count had moved beyond the first wave and was beginning to show broader public traction.250 people counted3 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 250 counted records. The count that crossed the threshold was added in Menzies.
The early milestones showed people were willing to add their count and help the project move from idea to evidence.100 people counted2 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 100 counted records. The count that crossed the threshold was added in Hindmarsh.
The early milestones showed people were willing to add their count and help the project move from idea to evidence.Verified electorate milestones
Electorates represented
These milestones show the spread of the count. The electorate named is the one that took the count across that threshold.
125 electorates represented9 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 125 federal electorates with at least one counted record. Barton was the electorate that took the count across that threshold.
The count had reached most federal electorates, making the footprint harder to dismiss as local or isolated.100 electorates represented4 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 100 federal electorates with at least one counted record. Lindsay was the electorate that took the count across that threshold.
The count was no longer confined to a few early seats. It had become national in spread.75 electorates represented3 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 75 federal electorates with at least one counted record. Pearce was the electorate that took the count across that threshold.
Each federal electorate milestone showed the count spreading seat by seat, where federal MPs can actually see it.50 electorates represented2 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 50 federal electorates with at least one counted record. Boothby was the electorate that took the count across that threshold.
Each federal electorate milestone showed the count spreading seat by seat, where federal MPs can actually see it.25 electorates represented1 July 2026
Veterans Count reached 25 federal electorates with at least one counted record. Canberra was the electorate that took the count across that threshold.
Each federal electorate milestone showed the count spreading seat by seat, where federal MPs can actually see it.28 June 2026 · Complete
Veterans Count launched
Veterans Count went live to show the local footprint, electorate by electorate.
v1.7.57 · Complete
Sharing loop strengthened
The post-count screen was rebuilt around the send-it-to-five action, with QR cards added for in-person sharing.
v1.7.58 · Complete
New 60-second walkthrough added
The watch page was updated with the current walkthrough so first-time visitors can understand the count quickly.
v1.7.60 · Complete
Milestone reporting added
Verified count and electorate-spread milestones are now calculated from records marked Counted only.
v2.4.0.52 · Complete
Broader issue selection introduced
Following community feedback, Veterans Count changed the count form from one issue to up to three issues, selected in no particular order. This gives participants more flexibility and provides federal MPs with a fuller picture of the concerns they may be able to address.
The next milestone needs people
There is still a long way to go.
If you are connected to Navy, Army or Air Force, past or present, add your count. If you have already added yours, send the walkthrough to five people who should be counted too.