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

The word 'discretionary'—let's go again. The IGADF state on their website that Defence 'cares about the welfare of all personnel involved in the Afghanistan inquiry'. We note the AFP are investigating now and the Commonwealth has already appointed a prosecutor. What I am hearing is that many ADF members strongly feel that this commitment to their welfare is nothing more than lip-service. If the minister is refusing to guarantee legal assistance, then what is the minister going to do to ensure that ADF members are placed on an even footing and get a fair bloody trial, like they deserve?