Veteran advocate Heston Russell revealed that the Queensland Government has rejected three separate grant applications for the 2026 Veterans Games. 

Despite the event’s success in tackling veteran suicide and mental health, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs has remained silent, forcing the cancellation of key regional events.

Veteran advocate Heston Russell revealed that the Queensland Government has rejected three separate grant applications for the 2026 Veterans Games.&nbsp;
Despite the event&rsquo;s success in tackling veteran suicide and mental health, the Minister for Veterans&rsquo; Affairs has remained silent, forcing the cancellation of key regional events.

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Why the Queensland Government is refusing to fund the Veterans Games

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