Veteran fears budget changes 'going to cause more suicides' (opens original article in a new tab)

An Australian Defence Force veteran criticizes budget changes limiting allied health spending for veterans, warning it could lead to increased suicides, while the government claims the cap ensures treatments are in veterans' best interests.

• Australian Defence Force veteran Noah Schefe criticizes budget changes limiting allied health spending for veterans to $5,000 annually starting July 1, 2027
• Schefe and others argue the cap is a betrayal of veterans and could lead to increased suicides due to restricted access to necessary care
• Federal Minister for Veterans' Affairs Matt Keogh states the limit ensures treatments are in veterans' best interests and allows for additional funding in cases of clinical need