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By Jade Toomey

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide hears of barracks life — including assaults and bullying — in Townsville

Major Tony Kennedy (left) and Warrant Officer Brian Buskell arrive to give evidence at the second week of royal commission hearings in Townsville. (ABC News: Jade Toomey)

Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide hearings in Townsville have entered a second week, with the focus on the culture, wellbeing and mental health services at Australia's largest Army base, Lavarack Barracks, which is home to more than 3,000 people.

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