David Johnston (WA, Liberal Party, Minister for Defence) Share this | Hansard source

Senator, I do not agree with that. Senator Ronaldson and I spend an awful lot of time looking at how we take veterans away from defence on their departure from active service, particularly in Army, into the jurisdiction of Veterans' Affairs. We have a huge responsibility to our men and women who have served us so well, particularly in Afghanistan. Of course, we take a great amount of time and put great effort into making sure that that transition, particularly where they have ongoing health issues, is as smooth and seamless as possible.

Senator, I thank you for your question. It is a valid question and it is a good question to ask in this chamber. We take great effort in making sure that the men and women who have served us so well have a seamless transition with all of their health issues into the Veterans' Affairs jurisdiction. It is an important matter and we are very, very much on top of it, can I assure you. (Time expired)