Linda Reynolds (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

Again, I thank Senator Lambie. I will extend an offer to Senator Lambie to come to me, please, with specific cases and specific details, or to go to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, and we can work through those individual cases.

But just to confirm: the Prime Minister has again reiterated today that he has given an undertaking to reflect further on the issue of a royal commission. He will reflect on that deeply over the break, including doing more consultations. I'll also say, Senator Lambie, that Defence does recognise that transitioning from military service to civilian service can be a significant life-changing event for the 5½ thousand people every year who transition out of Defence. While the vast majority do transition very successfully, we do know and understand that there is a percentage who do not. This is why we have put in a comprehensive range of measures within both Defence and DVA, to make sure that we identify the people potentially at risk much earlier and assist them— (Time expired)