APS talks to ABC Radio National Breakfast about psychologist super underpayment Psychology workforce 19 December 2024 By ABC Radio National This article originally appeared on ABC Radio National Breakfast and has been republished with permission. A government-funded service that provides mental health support to veterans is under fire for reportedly underpaying psychologists and counsellors their superannuation over more than a decade. The Australian newspaper yesterday reported the organisation Open Arms missed paying up to $50 million dollars in superannuation payments dating back to 2012. Dr Zena Burgess, CEO Australian Psychological Society says her team found out via the media, and that it's a "slap in the face" and "insulting." Guest: Dr Zena Burgess, CEO Australian Psychological Society Producer: Luke Siddham Dundon Listen here. Related articles Advocacy Advocacy APS recommendations reflected in the final report from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide 25 September 2024 + more Media release Advocacy Statement on Commonwealth Prac Payment 06 May 2024 Media release + more