House debates

Tuesday, 18 August 2026

Questions without Notice

Veterans

2:44 pm

Photo of Michael McCormackMichael McCormack (Riverina, National Party) | Hansard source

My question is to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel. Yesterday, after repeated refusals, the minister finally agreed to meet with veterans over his cruel cap on their care. This morning, one of those veterans, former Air Force fighter jet pilot Dr Tim Nelson, spoke about the minister's behaviour in that meeting. He said:

He walked into the room, refused to shake our hand, sat down with his arms crossed and rolled his eyes.

Will the minister please apologise for disrespecting veterans by rolling his eyes at Australian heroes?

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