‘The bloody cap has been scrapped’: Jacqui Lambie celebrates Labor backdown on veterans’ health services cap
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•Thu, 17 Sep 2026 00:52:40 GMT
📰 What Happened
The government has scrapped a plan to cap veterans' health care. The plan would have limited some allied health services, like physiotherapy, to $5,000. It was due to start in July 2027.
Veterans affairs minister Matt Keogh said the government listened to concerns and took the $5,000 limit off the table. Senator Jacqui Lambie celebrated, saying the bloody cap has been scrapped.
🔍 The Backstory
Allied health services include physiotherapy and mental health support. Many veterans rely on them for injuries from their service.
Veterans' groups and the opposition campaigned against the cap for weeks. Lambie had shared her own health struggles in parliament. The government said veterans needing extra help could still apply for more funding.
🎯 Why It Matters
Veterans served their country and often need ongoing care. This decision means many will keep getting the health support they depend on.
The government has scrapped a plan to cap veterans' health care. The plan would have limited some allied health services, like physiotherapy, to $5,000. It was due to start in July 2027.
Veterans affairs minister Matt Keogh said the government listened to concerns and took the $5,000 limit off the table. Senator Jacqui Lambie celebrated, saying the bloody cap has been scrapped.
Allied health services include physiotherapy and mental health support. Many veterans rely on them for injuries from their service.
Veterans' groups and the opposition campaigned against the cap for weeks. Lambie had shared her own health struggles in parliament. The government said veterans needing extra help could still apply for more funding.
Veterans served their country and often need ongoing care. This decision means many will keep getting the health support they depend on.