Changes to support regional Queensland patients a 'drop in the ocean' (opens original article in a new tab)

Queensland's state budget includes an increase in fuel payment for regional patients and additional funding for travel subsidies, but advocates call the changes insufficient.

• Fuel payment for patient travel increased by 11 cents per kilometre, from 34 to 45 cents
• Additional $17 million allocated for Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme
• Accommodation subsidy per person per night remains at $70