Opened the debate
Lambie argued that approximately seven per cent of veterans require allied health support and that the current policy was inadequate. Lambie contended that the proposed cap of $5,000 every five weeks would negatively impact working veterans and those undergoing major operations requiring months of rehabilitation. Lambie stated that veterans contribute more to the economy through tax than they cost in services. Lambie expressed personal frustration with the Department of Veterans' Affairs, citing her own recent surgeries and the difficulty of navigating the system.