COMMITTEES

Senator LAMBIE (Tasmania) (11:43): I move: That the following matter be referred to the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade References Committee for inquiry and report by 5 August 2025: The representation of and advice provided by ex-service organisations, commercial entities, not-for-profits and individuals to veterans and families in relation to accessing compensation and income support from the Department of Veterans' Affairs, with particular reference to: (a) the appropriateness of commercial entities within and outside Australia providing advocacy services, including the charging of fees or commissions on statutory entitlement payments; (b) representation of veterans at the Veterans' Review Board, including by legal practitioners; (c) regulation, training and professional discipline arrangements for advocates; (d) the consideration of previous reviews undertaken into the advocacy model, including recommendations made and subsequent implementation or lack thereof; and (e) any related matters.

Question agreed to.