Jacqui Lambie (Tasmania, Independent) Share this | Hansard source

This motion is simply asking DVA to produce important documents which shine a light on the way veterans view the performance of the department. Up to today the department has been reluctant to produce these and other documents. I have received figures today which show that this year alone 21 veterans have killed themselves, three in the past week. It is important that every effort be made to improve the performance of this important department and the production of these documents will help improve the performance of the department, which has been described as dysfunctional and dangerous by some vets who have contacted my office.