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Royal Commission granted three-month extension by Federal Government

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been granted a three-month extension by the Federal Government to complete its inquiries.
Commissioner Brown, Kaldas and Douglas talking outdoors.

New data underscores urgent need to address national crisis of military suicide

The Chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide says new suicide monitoring data reinforces the need for urgent action to address the national crisis.
Commissioner Kaldas talking with Defence personnel.

Royal Commission thanks Defence, veteran community after submissions close

The Chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has thanked past and present Defence members and their loved ones for their important contribution to the inquiry following the closure of submissions.
Commissioner Kaldas engaging with ADF personnel.

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

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