The Latest Breaking News from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

Veterans have been calling for a key recommendation by a royal commission to be implemented urgently, warning more suicides will occur.

After three years of investigations, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has delivered its final report with 122 recommendations. The commission has carried much hope for veterans and their families – now we wait to see action.

Australian Defence Force members and veterans have a higher chance of contact with emergency services due to their increased suicide risk.

Military chief says review into chaplaincy found ‘unacceptable views about minority groups, women, LGBTQI+ persons’

The defence minister has told a royal commission he doesn't believe people in his department are "hopeless" after airing issues about culture.

Defence lacks an integrated data set for sexual misconduct, meaning it is unable to properly respond and prevent the issue, a royal commission has been told.

The Australian Defence Force doesn't believe its military justice system is being used as a weapon against individuals, a royal commission has been told.

Submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide have closed ahead of a final report due to be handed to the federal government next year.

The psychological toll on navy divers from highly dangerous work is not being assessed properly, a royal commission examining veteran suicide has been told.