Fed: AMA calls for better deal on veterans' medical care

AAP General News (Australia)
02-23-2004
Fed: AMA calls for better deal on veterans' medical care

Doctors are calling for a better deal for war veterans, saying their healthcare is
not being realistically funded.

An overhaul of veterans' benefits is expected to be released next month after a backbench
revolt forced the government to delay the package.

Cabinet will reconsider the government response to the review of $10 billion in entitlements
in view of the 11th-hour revolt staged by 13 backbenchers during a joint party room meeting.

The Australian Medical …