Opened the debate
Thompson moved the motion, arguing that the Minister had failed to engage with veterans concerned about the new $5,000 limit on allied health services. Thompson contended that the cap would leave veterans with conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder and physical injuries without necessary treatment, potentially leading to severe mental health crises. Thompson asserted that the Minister’s refusal to meet with the community demonstrated a lack of respect for those who had served the nation. Thompson emphasized that veterans were expressing feelings of abandonment and that the policy change was causing significant distress to both veterans and their families.