Ceremonial Hearing, Brisbane You are here Home Ceremonial Hearing, Brisbane The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide commenced its proceedings with a Ceremonial Hearing at the Brisbane Convention Centre on Friday 26 November 2021. From left to right: Commissioners, The Hon James Douglas QC, Mr Nick Kaldas APM (Chair) & Dr Peggy Brown AO Documents Opening address 26 November 2021 Opening Address – Commissioner Dr Peggy Brown AO 26 November 2021 Opening Address – Commissioner Mr Nick Kaldas APM (Chair) 26 November 2021 Opening Address – Commissioner The Hon James Douglas QC 26 November 2021 Opening Address – Counsel Assisting Transcript 26 November 2021 Transcript Ceremonial Hearing − Brisbane, 26 November 2021 Webcast/video 26 November 2021 Ceremonial Hearing − Brisbane If you are seeking urgent or crisis support please reach out to a crisis service. In this section Hearings Ceremonial Closing, Sydney Hearing Block 12, Sydney Hearing Block 11, Melbourne Hearing Block 10, Adelaide Hearing Block 9, Perth Hearing Block 8, Wagga Wagga Hearing Block 7, Darwin Hearing Block 6, Hobart Hearing Block 5, Townsville Hearing Block 4, Canberra Hearing Block 3, Sydney Hearing Block 2, Sydney Hearing Block 1, Brisbane Ceremonial Hearing, Brisbane Directions Hearings Practice guidelines