Inflation Woes Push War Hero to Sell Medals, Sparking Criticism of Government Policy

Daniel Keighran is selling 12 military service medals to look after his family of five.
Inflation Woes Push War Hero to Sell Medals, Sparking Criticism of Government Policy
Service medals are displayed during an ANZAC Day parade in Sydney, Australia on April 25, 2022. Brendon Thorne/Getty Images
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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The federal opposition has pressured the government on the heartbreaking news that decorated Australian war hero, Daniel Keighran VC, has been forced to sell his military service medals to support his family.

During Question Time in Parliament, MP Phillip Bruce Thompson of the Liberal Party sought an apology from Richard Marles, the acting prime minister, for not addressing cost of living issues.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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