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Senator Jacqui Lambie is set to miss the remaining parliamentary sessions of the year due to a necessary spinal surgery.
The independent senator from Tasmania has been grappling with a persistent back condition stemming from an injury sustained during her time in the Australian Army.
In a statement released by Lambie’s office this afternoon, it was disclosed that her back condition has worsened over the past three months.
Senator Jacqui Lambie addresses the media at a doorstop interview in the press gallery at Parliament House in Canberra on Monday 24 June 2024. fedpol(Alex Ellinghausen)“Her surgeon has confirmed that she will undergo spinal surgery in the coming weeks,” the statement confirmed.
Doctors have advised Lambie to rest and limit her movement ahead of the procedure.
“As a result, she will not be attending parliament for the final sitting weeks of the year,” her office stated.
“Jacqui’s parliamentary advisory team will be in Canberra for the sitting weeks to ensure that Senator Lambie’s work will continue for the people of Tasmania and the veteran community.”
After enlisting in the army as an 18-year-old, Lambie was medically discharged 11 years later, in 2000, due to her back injury, which she said left her unable to move some days.
A year later, the Department of Veterans’ Affairs cancelled her military pension, saying she was no longer injured.
Lambie has previously opened up on the toll the injury took on her, leading to heavy painkiller use and a suicide attempt in 2009.
After successfully fighting to overturn the DVA’s decision through the courts, Lambie won a seat in the Senate and has become one of the most prominent advocates in parliament for veterans’ rights.
Readers seeking support can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or beyond blue on 1300 22 4636. Suicide Call Back Service 1300 659 467.
If you are a current or former ADF member, or a relative, and need counselling or support, you can contact the Defence All-Hours Support Line on 1800 628 036 or Open Arms on 1800 011 046.
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