Veteran fears budget changes 'going to cause more suicides'
Veterans condemned a new $5,000 cap on allied health expenditure announced in the federal budget, set for July 1, 2027. ADF veteran Noah Schefe described the limit as a betrayal, asserting it could lead to increased suicides among veterans. Opposition spokesperson Phillip Thompson plans to table a petition in parliament urging for the cap's reversal.
Take it further — get the full app and never miss a moment of what's happening in Australia.
This publisher's site can't be shown here due to their security settings.
Open full article →No source link available for this article.
Published 25 Jun 2026, 21:24 UTC · Updated 25 Jun 2026, 21:30 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: ABC News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
Trending
- 'It's who we are': Albanese issues impassioned defence of multiculturalism
- Cody Gakpo and partner Noa van der Bi announce miscarriage of son
- Court returns proceeds of house sale seized from convicted paedophile
- Abigail Velez apologizes for controversial comment about Bosnia during broadcast
- Former CFMEU chief pleads for drug trafficker tied to Big Build corruption
- Katrina Kroetch showcases women's magic talent at Melbourne Magic Festival