Senate debates
Tuesday, 3 December 2019
Questions without Notice
Veterans: Suicide
2:43 pm
Jacqui Lambie (Tasmania, Jacqui Lambie Network) Share this | Hansard source
Our veterans are clearly struggling to cope with PTSD and other afflictions that they have developed as a result of their service, but DVA seems hell-bent on making their lives more miserable than ever. Is the minister aware that the department is currently fighting the claims of 94-year-old World War II veteran, and holder of a Military Cross, John Hutcheson. Why is the DVA going after vulnerable war veterans at 94 years of age?
Comments
Isabel Storey
Posted on 4 Dec 2019 12:53 pm
I have a lot of respect for you in your fight for veterans and for the people of Tasmania, but today I can only feel and express my great disappointment in your action this day. Many Australians will struggle with your vote over the medevac bill.
If you believe this government will abide by whatever deal you think you have struck - and my guess in an investigation into Chinese influence - then I think you are likely to be greatly disappointed.
You have contributed to a weakening of our system of democracy by using a secret deal to buy your vote.
Isabel Storey
Posted on 4 Dec 2019 12:26 pm
I have a lot of respect for you in your fight for veterans and for the people of Tasmania, but today I can only feel and express my great disappointment in your action this day. Many Australians will struggle with your vote over the medevac bill.
If you believe this government will abide by whatever deal you think you have struck - and my guess in an investigation into Chinese influence - then I think you are likely to be greatly disappointed.
You have contributed to a weakening of our system of democracy by using a secret deal to buy your vote.