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Author: Kevin Stewart

6/10/24 VN Monday Discussion Group – SPD, Winter Fuel Allowance & Pension Credit Update, Fraud Bill and Sickness

Posted on 08/10/202417/10/2024 by Kevin Stewart

Today in Malcolm’s absence Kevin Stewart chaired the session.  Unfortunately, due to technical issues there was no recording from today’s session. The first discussion took place re the potential removal of Council Tas SPD that apparently the Government has stated they will not do.  Bob Wagstaff thought it would never be removed as it is felt…

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