QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator WONG (South Australia—Minister for Foreign Affairs and Leader of the Government in the Senate) (14:06): I would say that the government has heard the concerns raised by veterans. I want to say that the government takes this very seriously. We recognise the obligation that all governments have to veterans.

That is why we have invested some $169.7 million in allied health provider fees, the largest investment in more than a decade, in response to recommendation 71 of the royal commission. But we do understand that very substantial concerns have been raised, and we will continue to engage with veterans on their concerns, including through the consultation process Minister Keogh has outlined.

And I'd reflect again that some changes have already been made, and we understand that more work needs to be done.