Read the Report from the Senate Inquiry including the Dissenting Report.

The Bill will return to the Senate for further debate in October-November 2000. The Opposition has confirmed they will move an amendment which will provide civilian nurses with access to benefits under the Veterans' Entitlements Act 1986. The Democrats will support the amendment.

Visit the Australian Civilian Nurses as Vietnam Veterans website at:
http://www.angellpro.com.au/Vietnam.htm

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VICTORIA

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TASMANIA

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QUEENSLAND

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Sen. Brett Mason
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NORTHERN TERRITORY

The Hon. Grant Tambling
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AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

The Hon. Margaret Reid
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA

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The Hon. Nicholas Minchin
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The Hon. Ian Campbell
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Sen. Arthur Crane
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Sen Alan Eggleston
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The Hon. Christopher Ellison
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Sen. Susan Knowles
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The Hon. Philip Lightfoot
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