Matt Keogh (Burt, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs) Share this | Hansard source

Firstly, I would like to thank the shadow minister for veterans' affairs for his engagement on this legislation, his support in its fast passage through the parliament, and his support for the bill and for the meeting we had the other day to ensure that that fast passage could occur.

I won't add too much more on the bill—it was all covered in my second reading speech only a day ago—other than to say that the amendments that are put forward in this bill ensure the continued operation of the Defence Service Homes Insurance arrangements. That is incredibly important for our personnel, our veterans and their families that utilise this insurance opportunity provided by and through the government. For that reason, I commend the bill to the House.

Question agreed to.

Bill read a second time.

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