'Kick in the guts': NT veterans join calls for health funding cap removal
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Australian veterans are raising alarms over a federal government proposal to cap annual health funding at five thousand dollars. Those injured in military service say the limit could leave them worse off, unable to access the full mental and physical health supports they need. According to ABC News, the move has sparked growing opposition from veterans' advocates who argue the cap doesn't adequately reflect the complexity of service-related injuries and ongoing care requirements.
Source: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-06-30/veterans-call-for-...
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