Veterans Card

By John Berger

16 AUGUST 2023

My question is to the Minister for Veterans in the other place Minister Suleyman. Last week I joined the minister at the Australian National Veterans Arts Museum, who do amazing work supporting veterans and their families. We know that over 100,000 veterans call Victoria home, yet many of them are not linked to a concession service. At the last election the Andrews Labor government committed to introducing a veterans card, and now we have delivered. This card will deliver a $100 discount on registration and renewal fees, a free marine licence, fishing licence exemptions, free public transport on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day, access to dedicated employment programs and much more. This is one of the many ways that we are supporting the veterans community. That is why my question is this: how can residents in my community of Southern Metro apply for the veterans card and access the benefits?