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APS talks to ABC Radio National Breakfast about psychologist super underpayment

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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

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