There are a lot of issues to this story that haven't been elaborated on in the press.
It was a gutsy effort by Abbott to veto it only 4 months into his term. Taking no prisoners.
Of course the money will just go down a black hole and they'll be squealing for more in 12 months time.
It's unfortunate that there are many personal stories that get affected by this but if nothing changes structurally then it's just a quick jab that doesn't help anyone over time.
There'll be a well worn path to Napthine's door prior to the election from others one would presume