Veterans left feeling betrayed over cap on health care access

2 hours ago The News Room

WARNING: The following story contains references to self harm.
Veterans are fighting back against the government’s budget changes to overhaul how they would access allied health services.

From next July, veterans will be capped to $5,000 of spending on allied health services annually.

The Opposition has heaped parliamentary pressure on veterans’ affairs minister Matt Keough, who’s been accused of not meeting with those concerned about the changes.

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