‘Talk is cheap’: Veterans talk election 2025

News.com.au - 11/04
It has been more than six months since the release of the final report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and as the federal election campaign enters its third week, mental health is dominating headlines.

It has been more than six months since the release of the final report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide and as the federal election campaign enters its third week, mental health is dominating headlines.

Peter Dutton has pledged $400m for youth mental health and Anthony Albanese has promised $1bn over four years to deliver more than 100 new or upgraded mental health centres.

For Army combat veteran and Medilinks CEO Brodie Moore, the budget promises from both camps make him “optimistic” about the country’s commitment to address the vexing health challenge.

“I’m very glad that mental health services in general have been a huge talking point,” he told NewsWire this week.

“That’s very important and it’s good to see budget promises towards mental health services, that’s very promising.

“The skills shortage is probably one of the biggest thing that needs to be addressed.”

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