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Tess Ikonomou

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

A final report on defence and veteran suicides is urging action to prevent more deaths. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS)

Defence personnel transitioning to civilian life should receive tailored assistance from a dedicated agency, the veteran suicide royal commission recommends.

An inquiry into the prevalence of sexual assault within the Australian Defence Force and a national register of suicides and risk factors among serving and ex-personnel are also among its key findings.

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