Independent Senator for Tasmania Jacqui Lambie, has called on all the candidates in WA’s Canning by-election to come clean on their defence polices and indicate whether they support her network’s defence policies which:
1. Links defence personnel pay rises to that of politicians or CPI which ever was higher and
2. Guarantees all ADF members who have served in war or war-like conditions, the automatic grant of a Health Gold Card upon discharge.
The Senator’s call comes after Liberal members of the Senate once again – after praising Senator Lambie during this week’s Matter of Public Importance debate on defence pay –
(see attached for 2 minute montage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JegCH5G_1CA )
… indicated that they would not even support a debate for her private members Defence Fair Pay Bill – which still languishes in the lower house.
“Given today’s strong comments on defence made by one of the candidates, I think it’s time that the people of Canning, who truly care about our ADF members’ welfare – knew exactly what they were voting for.” said Senator Lambie.
“The facts are clear. There’s a bill, which guarantee’s fair pay for our Diggers – and it’s languishing in our Parliament’s lower house. The Liberal Government has been caught out blocking debate for my bill.
(see attached for 2 minute montage https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JegCH5G_1CA )
… indicated that they would not even support a debate for her private members Defence Fair Pay Bill – which still languishes in the lower house.
“Given today’s strong comments on defence made by one of the candidates, I think it’s time that the people of Canning, who truly care about our ADF members’ welfare – knew exactly what they were voting for.” said Senator Lambie.
“The facts are clear. There’s a bill, which guarantee’s fair pay for our Diggers – and it’s languishing in our Parliament’s lower house. The Liberal Government has been caught out blocking debate for my bill.
Download:
Defence_Personnel_Fair_Pay_Bill_-_Lambie.pdf
Rob Messenger for Senator Jacqui Lambie Senator for Tasmania
