Changes to support regional Queensland patients a 'drop in the ocean'
Queensland announced an 11-cent increase in the Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme's fuel payment for regional patients on June 21, 2026. Rural advocate Justine Christerson criticized the move as a 'drop in the ocean,' while the government allocated an additional $17 million to the scheme. The upcoming state budget also promises measures for cost-of-living relief in the region.
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Published 21 Jun 2026, 05:04 UTC · Updated 21 Jun 2026, 05:10 UTC
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