Lambie launches furious attack on government over plan to cap veterans’ health spending

The former Australian Army corporal used a fiery speech to accuse the Albanese government of a “callous disregard for veterans’ health and wellbeing”.

theage.com.au ·2026-08-19

Lambie launches furious attack on government over plan to cap veterans’ health spending

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