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Tess Ikonomou

Jacqui Lambie's plea to the PM about women in uniform

Women who suffered abuse should be able to sue no matter where they're serving, Jacqui Lambie says. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

Senator Jacqui Lambie is calling on Anthony Albanese to intervene and stop his government's bid to exclude veterans who experienced sexual abuse and harassment overseas from a class action.

The Commonwealth is expected to file an application in the Federal Court that will seek to remove overseas claims from the legal action, arguing the Sex Discrimination Act does not apply outside Australia.

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