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Bill Debate · Consideration in Detail

Veterans' Affairs Legislation Amendment (Miscellaneous Measures No. 2) Bill 2025; Consideration in Detail

House of Representatives · Wednesday 4 February 2026

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At a glance

The Minister for Veterans' Affairs moved a government amendment to remove a specific provision from the bill. The amendment targeted item 44 of Schedule 1, which concerned notifications regarding non-liability health care. The Minister explained that such notifications already occur and that the government wished to review the approach in the future. The amendment was agreed to, and the bill was passed as amended.

Outcome

The amendment was agreed to and the bill, as amended, was agreed to.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Matt Keogh (Burt) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Keogh moved a government amendment to omit item 44 of Schedule 1 from the bill. Keogh stated that this item would have provided specific powers for the Repatriation Commission to notify the Chief of the Defence Force about claims and decisions related to non-liability health care. Keogh noted that these notifications already happen alongside other determinations. Keogh argued that such care offers fully funded treatment for conditions like cancer and mental health issues without requiring proof of service connection. Keogh concluded that it was appropriate to remove the item at this time while the government considers future notification approaches.