Overview
- Her office said her back condition has worsened since August, prompting the move to surgery in the coming weeks.
- Medical advice requires minimal movement until the operation, keeping her out of the final sitting weeks of 2025.
- Staff will represent the Tasmanian senator in Canberra to continue constituency services and policy work for veterans.
- Lambie’s spinal injury dates to her Australian Army service, after which a cancelled DVA pension was later overturned in court.
- She has flagged pushing for full implementation of the 122 recommendations from the Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission before she leaves parliament.