Question Time

GOLD CARD

The Hon. A. BRESSINGTON (15:04): My question is to the minister representing the Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Can the minister outline the benefits and services able to be accessed via the gold card system by our veterans in South Australia and what services are not available in South Australia in comparison with other states? Is the minister confident that South Australian vets are being looked after to the same standard as those in other states and, if not, why not?

The Hon. I.K. HUNTER (Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Minister for Water and the River Murray, Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Reconciliation) (15:04): I thank the honourable member for her very important question on the gold card system and access by veterans to various services. I will refer that question to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs in the other place and seek a response on her behalf.