QUESTIONS WITHOUT NOTICE

Senator LAMBIE (Tasmania) (14:29): From the discussions I've had with doctors, I'm aware of dozens of outstanding invoices, and DVA is not engaging with those doctors to resolve the basis for withholding payment. My office has raised this issue with the minister's office on multiple occasions, yet veterans and doctors are still waiting. If a private business knowingly receives goods or services without paying for them, it might be considered theft.

It's definitely not okay. Why does DVA consider waiting months for payments to pay their doctors acceptable?