Bipartisan backing for major boost to regional patient travel support

$<p>EXTRA FUNDING: Patients often need to make their own way to larger hospitals in Melbourne for treatment. Victorian Labor, and Liberal-Nationals have committed to raising the accommodation subsidy from $49.50 to $125 a night and private vehicle reimbursement from 21 cents to 35 cents a kilometre for these people. PHOTO: Mujie / Adobe Stock</p>\\n$

EXTRA FUNDING: Patients often need to make their own way to larger hospitals in Melbourne for treatment. Victorian Labor, and Liberal-Nationals have committed to raising the accommodation subsidy from $49.50 to $125 a night and private vehicle reimbursement from 21 cents to 35 cents a kilometre for these people. PHOTO: Mujie / Adobe Stock

Major parties pledge higher travel and accommodation subsidies

Steve Kelly

October 22, 2026 • 01:00