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

Published on October 10, 2024

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. Keighran was awarded the Victoria Cross (VC) in 2012 for his heroic actions in Afghanistan. He revealed his decision to sell his 12 medals—including the VC—was due to financial struggles. “It hasn’t been a decision made lightly … The reason for getting rid of the medal is to look after my own family,” he told The Sydney Morning Herald....

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