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The IssueEpisode 46 - Soldier turned MP calls PM a liar over veterans cap

Liberal MP Phil Thompson, a former infantry soldier, was seriously injured by an IED in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province in 2009, leaving him with hearing loss, PTSD and an undiagnosed brain injury.

The Issue was broadcast on Seven at Tuesday 16 June 2026, 21:07.

Episode 46
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The Issue is a TV show on Seven. The program has been available since 2026. A total of 47 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in June 2026.

Last broadcast:16/06/2026 at 21:07

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