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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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

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.