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Grace Burmas and Daryna Zadvirna

Former soldier levels allegations of sexual abuse by Department of Defence staff

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide conducts its first hearing in Perth on Tuesday.  (ADF)

An Australian Army veteran says she was asked why she had not locked her door when she reported being sexually assaulted and was offered no psychological support from the Defence Department.

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide began its first public hearing in Perth on Tuesday. 

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