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Labor Backs Down on Veterans' Health Services

Updated 2026-09-17 01:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Australian Labor Party has reversed its plan to impose a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans after facing intense backlash from an independent senator and former military personnel.

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The Guardian
Independent senator had denounced as ‘cruel’ the plan to impose a $5,000 cap on allied health services for veteransLabor has backdown on plans to impose a $5,000 cap on health services for defence veterans, caving to growing political pressure after weeks of criticism.The government
2026-09-17 00:52 UTC
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