Chris Penk: Veterans Minister on the move to change the definition of veterans
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
April 11, 20253m 0s
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The Government is changing the definition of a veteran, expanding the term to cover roughly 100,000 more ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators.
However, eligibility for support entitlements will not be expanded under the Veterans Support Act.
The move comes as war hero Willie Apiata called on Chris Penk for better support for veterans.
Veterans Minister Chris Penk talks to Ryan Bridge about the decision.
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