House debates Questions without Notice

Veterans

Thursday, 20 August 2026 House of Representatives

Phillip Thompson

Phillip Thompson Herbert, Liberal National Party, Shadow Minister for Defence Industry

2:56 pm

My question is to the Prime Minister. A veteran who served multiple combat tours in Afghanistan said, and I quote: 'Dealing with Minister Keogh, I think I prefer to deal with the Taliban. That was much more simple. I signed on to fight enemies of Australia, not fight our own MPs that are supposed to be here representing us.' Prime Minister, how much more evidence is needed before you sack this incompetent minister?