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Veterans' affairs and support.

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  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Thursday 17 September 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals

    The member asked if the minister would apologise for causing stress to veterans through policy reversals or resign.

    Answered by Sam Rae

  • Veterans: Health Care

    Senate · Wednesday 9 September 2026 · Ross Cadell Nationals

    The member asked how the government allowed veterans to feel they had to fight for promised health care. He asked if the Veterans' Minister was fit for purpose given claims of a lack of empathy and whether the government...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Veterans: Health Care

    Senate · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Dave Sharma Liberal

    The member asked which RSL and veterans' representatives the government had engaged with regarding the proposed cap and which supported the policy. He later asked what specific concerns veterans had raised and why the Pr...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 8 September 2026 · Garth Hamilton LNP

    The member asked when the Prime Minister would scrap the $5,000 allied health cap for veterans, alleging that funds were being diverted to overseas climate events.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Veterans: Health Care

    Senate · Monday 7 September 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

    The senator asked why the government had not reversed cuts to veterans' health services despite the protest. She cited the disappointment expressed by fourth-generation soldier Andy Cullen, who felt betrayed by the gover...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Veterans: Health Care

    House of Representatives · Monday 7 September 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals

    The member asked when the Prime Minister would scrap the $5,000 cap on allied health services for veterans, given lack of support from ex-service organisations.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Veterans

    Senate · Thursday 20 August 2026 · James McGrath LNP

    The senator asked when the Prime Minister would sack the Veterans Affairs Minister, citing claims of contempt towards veterans and internal Labor criticism. He followed up by asking why the Prime Minister retained confid...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals

    The member asked if any ex-service organisation supported the government's proposal to limit veterans' access to allied health services.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals

    The member asked who brought forward the plan to cut $750 million from veterans' allied health support, given the Royal Commission's recommendations.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Minister for Veterans' Affairs

    House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Melissa Price Liberal

    The member asked why the minister was delaying the release of the women veterans strategy, citing accusations of gaslighting.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Thursday 20 August 2026 · Phillip Thompson LNP

    The member asked how much more evidence was needed before the Prime Minister would sack the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, citing a veteran's negative comment.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel

    Senate · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Michaelia Cash Liberal

    The senator asked whether the Prime Minister retained confidence in Minister Keogh given that veterans described his conduct as disrespectful and indicated they had lost trust in him after he initially refused to meet wi...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals

    The member asked whether the minister was confident that veterans believed he was upholding the covenant oath, given allegations of contemptuous treatment.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Minister for Veterans' Affairs and Defence Personnel

    Senate · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Bridget McKenzie Nationals

    The senator asked how many times Minister Keogh needed to admit mistakes or reverse policies before the Prime Minister lost confidence in him, given veterans' ongoing concerns.

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Phillip Thompson LNP

    The member asked why the minister had not contacted the CEO of the organization representing war widows regarding the discussion paper.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals

    The member asked how the minister could continue in his role if he could not uphold Defence values, citing specific criticism from a veteran.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Phillip Thompson LNP

    The member asked whether the minister was calling the veteran a liar after disagreeing with the characterization of his behavior.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Minister for Veterans' Affairs

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 19 August 2026 · Angus Taylor Liberal

    The member asked why the Prime Minister would not sack the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, citing incompetence and disrespect.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese

  • Veterans

    Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Matthew Canavan LNP

    The senator asked whether the Prime Minister would meet with veterans to listen to their concerns about the $5,000 allied health threshold. He cited reports that the Veterans' Affairs minister had been dismissive and tha...

    Answered by Penny Wong

  • Veterans

    Senate · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Tyron Whitten One Nation

    The senator asked why the government refuses to help veterans suffering under the $5,000 allied health cap. He asked if the government would commit to allowing veterans to choose their own assessors rather than using pre...

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals

    The member asked if the Minister would apologize for allegedly rolling his eyes at veterans during a meeting about allied health care caps.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 18 August 2026 · Phillip Thompson LNP

    The member asked if the Minister would scrap the $5,000 allied health cap, citing previous delays in restoring funding and meeting with veterans.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Monday 17 August 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals

    The member asked the Minister for Veterans' Affairs why he had refused to meet with veterans concerned about a $5,000 cap on allied health services.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    Senate · Tuesday 11 August 2026 · Jacqui Lambie JLN

    The senator asked how many liability and personal injury report invoices were currently unpaid and how many doctors were waiting for payment. She sought a commitment to pay outstanding invoices and interest.

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Thursday 2 July 2026 · David Farley One Nation

    The member asked why the government would not exempt the estimated 30,000 veterans who may exceed the $5,000 allied health cap.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 30 June 2026 · Rebekha Sharkie Centre Alliance

    The member asked if the government would raise or reverse the proposed $5,000 cap on veterans' allied health services, given concerns that veterans would have to choose between physical and psychological support.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Monday 22 June 2026 · Andrew Gee Ind

    The member asked if the government would support and fund a proposed veterans' and families' wellbeing hub in Bathurst, for which the RSL had land and a building.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Budget

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 27 May 2026 · Darren Chester Nationals

    The member asked whether the minister could confirm that more than half of Australian farmers could not access the capital gains tax concession, leaving them liable for increased tax bills when transferring family farms.

    Answered by Julie Collins

  • Defence and Veterans Workshop

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Andrew Wilkie Ind

    The member asked whether the government would commit to keeping the workshop at its current location or funding a new facility, citing its importance for veteran wellbeing and Royal Commission recommendations.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 May 2026 · Anne Urquhart ALP

    The member asked how the government is supporting veterans and their families.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Monday 25 May 2026 · Phillip Thompson LNP

    The member asked the Prime Minister how many veterans would be out of pocket due to a $5,000 annual cap on allied health services, alleging a broken promise.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese; Matt Keogh; Tony Burke

  • Budget

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 13 May 2026 · Michael McCormack Nationals

    The member asked why the government prioritized net zero spending and tax increases while cutting funding for veteran health services.

    Answered by Anthony Albanese; Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 25 March 2026 · Anne Urquhart ALP

    The member asked how the government provided assistance for veterans to obtain complimentary advocacy services and the reasons for its significance.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Sovereign Capability

    House of Representatives · Monday 23 March 2026 · Darren Chester Nationals

    The member asked for the government's strategy to secure fertilizer supplies for Australian farmers, given price increases and shipment delays.

    Answered by Julie Collins

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Thursday 5 March 2026 · Justine Elliot ALP

    The member asked how the government was supporting veterans and how this compared to the inherited situation.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Energy

    House of Representatives · Thursday 5 February 2026 · Darren Chester Nationals

    The member asked the minister to admit that the Prime Minister's promise of a $275 power bill reduction had not been delivered and to apologize to the Australian people.

    Answered by Chris Bowen

  • Veterans

    Senate · Tuesday 3 February 2026 · Jacqui Lambie JLN

    The member asked for clear examples of government actions to address veteran suicide and mental health issues identified by the Royal Commission.

    Answered by Jenny McAllister

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Monday 3 November 2025 · Darren Chester Nationals

    The member asked whether the 20-year time limit on Defence Honours and Awards Appeals Tribunal inquiries would have excluded Teddy Sheean's gallantry from review, referencing a past media release by the Prime Minister.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans: Homelessness

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 26 August 2025 · Tony Zappia ALP

    The member asked the Minister for Veterans' Affairs how the government was supporting veterans at risk of homelessness and what delays had occurred.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Thursday 31 July 2025 · Andrew Gee Ind

    The member asked if the minister would meet with local veterans in Bathurst and Orange to consider a proposal for establishing wellbeing hubs in the Central West of New South Wales, given the lack of such facilities in t...

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veteran Suicide

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 29 July 2025 · Libby Coker ALP

    The member asked the minister how the government was implementing the recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Wednesday 26 March 2025 · Meryl Swanson ALP

    The member asked how the government was supporting veterans and whether any threats to this support existed.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Department of Veterans' Affairs

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 25 March 2025 · Tania Lawrence ALP

    The member asked how workers at the Department of Veterans' Affairs had improved claims processing and what risks existed to this progress.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Veterans

    House of Representatives · Tuesday 11 February 2025 · Luke Gosling ALP

    The member asked what the government had done to clear the backlog of veteran compensation claims and whether threats to this progress existed.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

  • Department of Veterans' Affairs

    House of Representatives · Thursday 6 February 2025 · Tania Lawrence ALP

    The member asked how the government had improved veterans' services and if alternative policies would harm them.

    Answered by Matt Keogh

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