Penny Wright (SA, Australian Greens) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

) ( ): I, and also on behalf of Senator Xenophon, move:

That the Senate—

(a) notes that:

(i) 18 August is Vietnam Veterans Day, and

(ii) some of those who have served or trained in the Australian Defence Force (ADF) overseas and in Australia have experienced trauma (including abuse), health and mental health challenges in the course of their service or training;

(b) acknowledges the importance of the William Kibby VC Veterans' Shed in Glenelg North for providing a safe space for South Australian veterans to discuss past trauma, health issues and welfare issues with peers and other veterans, and

(c) acknowledges and welcomes the ongoing work of Mr Barry Heffernan OAM in his role as Shed Coordinator at the William Kibby VC Veterans' Shed and as leader in the ongoing battle for justice for those who experienced abuse while members of the ADF.

Question agreed to.