Michael Ronaldson (Victoria, Liberal Party, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

I thank Senator Reynolds, who of course has a very personal interest in this matter. The department recently did some work, and we were concerned to find that many transitioning members did not understand what was available to them. We are addressing that by way of a letter via the Department of Defence. We have also released a YouTube video which talks about some of the initiatives that are there. This government is absolutely serious about tackling mental health issues. We have a number of programs that I have actually implemented now—

Senator Lambie interjecting—

I hear Senator Lambie interjecting. The one thing that Senator Lambie has got to learn is that using the suicides of ex-personnel has got to be done very, very, very carefully. I have heard Senator Lambie make allegations that the department is covering up about those people. We most certainly are not and I emphatically reject it. (Time expired)