Letter to the Editor
I am a Gold Card holder and live in the Adelaide Hills. Several retail outlets in my area offer discounts to pensioners, sometimes on a permanent basis and sometimes on a given day of the week. When I show my Veteran Card I have often been asked if it is a pension card, as the word “Pension” does not appear on it. In every case, with an explanation, I have been given the discount, but it would be easier if the card was called a “Veteran Pensioner Card” – which is accurate as both White and Gold card holders receive some sort of payment. It would unquestionably make every veteran eligible for pensioner discounts.
Les Laub (Ex-RAN CPO)