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Statement from Commissioners Nick Kaldas APM, Dr Peggy Brown AO and James Douglas KC

The Royal Commission's focus on hearing from people with lived experience of suicide or suicidality in the military will be greatly supported by the introduction of a new bill to Federal Parliament today.
Photo portrait of Commissioners Douglas, Kaldas and Brown

The tragedy of veteran suicide: How Australia has failed its finest’ Address by Commissioner Nick Kaldas APM (Chair) to the National Press Club

Address by Commissioner Nick Kaldas APM (Chair) - National Press Club, Canberra - Wednesday 13 September 2023
Nick Kaldas

Royal Commission fears Defence leadership is waiting for inquiry to go away

The Chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide says he fears the Defence hierarchy is waiting for the inquiry to end so they can go back to business as usual.
Logo for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

Military justice review body to front Royal Commission hearings in Melbourne

The independent body charged with ensuring a fair and impartial military justice system will come under the spotlight when the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide continues its hearing in Melbourne this week.
Commissioner Kaldas speaking in front of a microphone

Royal Commission calls for strong leadership to ensure action on military suicide

The Chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide says senior politicians must stand up to the leadership of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) and Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) to ensure better support for those who serve our country.
The three Commissioners sitting at the front of the Hearing room

Mother who led push for Royal Commission after son’s suicide to appear before inquiry

A mother who campaigned for a royal commission into veteran suicide after her Navy officer son tragically took his own life will take the stand in Melbourne this week.
Witness Julie-Ann Finney holding a photo of her son while being interviewed

Commissioners meet local Defence personnel, veterans' groups ahead of Melbourne hearing

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has arrived in Victoria for meetings with the local military community ahead of a public hearing commencing in Melbourne next week (Monday 28 August).
Princes Bridge over the Yarra River in Melbourne

Statement on 50th anniversary of end of Australian involvement in Vietnam War

On the 50th anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War, we Commissioners recognise and pay our respects to the 60,000 men and women who served in Vietnam, and their families.
Photo portrait of Commissioners Douglas, Kaldas and Brown

Statement from Commissioners Nick Kaldas APM, Dr Peggy Brown AO and James Douglas KC

Statement from Commissioners Nick Kaldas APM, Dr Peggy Brown AO and James Douglas KC.
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide’s logo

Royal Commission expresses frustration at delays to Defence’s mental health reforms

The Chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide says reforms to improve mental health outcomes for ADF members are progressing too slowly and may not be successful.
Commissioner Kaldas delivering his closing address.

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