Live: Lambie welcomes news 'bean counters' won't restrict veterans' support
16-09-2026 23:08 via abc.net.au

Live: Lambie welcomes news 'bean counters' won't restrict veterans' support

The federal government has bowed to pressure and scrapped its proposed $5,000 veteran allied health cap announced in this year's federal budget. Follow live.
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