David Feeney (Victoria, Australian Labor Party, Parliamentary Secretary for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

Already policy advice is available. This advice is in plain-speaking language, which is easier for departmental staff and veterans and their advocates to understand. The policy has been available broadly speaking for a long time. While I am on my feet, I might also read into the transcript an email that has only just been received, at least by me. It is to Mr Ross Bain, who is the chief of staff to the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, and it is from Mr John Hodges. It reads:

Dear Ross

The RSL continues to oppose schedule 2 of this bill. However, if the Senate sees fit to pass this bill, the RSL would be comfortable with the amendment of the explanatory memorandum.

Kind regards

John M. Hodges

National Veterans Affairs Adviser

Returned Services League