The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide concluded with the delivery of its Final Report on 9 September 2024. All enquiries should now be directed to the Attorney-General's Department. See the contact page for more information.

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Royal Commission welcomes AIHW Report into Defence and Veteran Suicide

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide welcomes the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report on the incidence of suicide among current and former ADF personnel. The Commission Chair, Nick Kaldas, said the findings reaffirm the need for the Royal Commission and will inform its investigation.
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