$60 million for veterans

National has approved additional funding of $60 million for our veterans over the next five years, and confirmed new legislation to be introduced to modernise the War Pensions Act 1954.

We’re increasing the War Disablement Pension and Surviving Spouse Pension rates by 5 per cent (on top of the forecast CPI increase of 1.8 per cent). We are also increasing eligibility for support services such as home help and lawn mowing, which will benefit 3,000 additional veterans, and 1,100 surviving spouses.

We’re implementing 132 of 170 recommendations from the Law Commission review, and we’re ensuring our services better meet the needs of elderly veterans, as well as those involved in modern day and future deployments.

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