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

ADF sexual abuse class action 'not a test of loyalty'

The chief of the Australian Defence Force has reaffirmed his support for serving women to join a class action alleging sexual abuse and harassment.

AAP

Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault

A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences are investigated and punished.

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Our research reveals women suppress their femininity to fit into military culture – and struggle to be seen as veterans when they leave

Imagine spending years hiding who you are to fit into a group, only to become invisible once you leave. This is the reality for many women who serve in the military.

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'Veterans will die' without suicide inquiry response

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

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‘Didn’t care enough’: here’s what the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide found

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.

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Afternoon Update: report into veteran suicides released; Harris and Trump tied in polls; and a homeless mother shares her story

Chair Nick Kaldas says royal commission should be a ‘line in the sand’

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'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

Defence personnel need greater support to transition from military service to civilian life and access ongoing assistance, a royal commission recommends.

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'It has touched us all': report into ADF suicides looms

After years of testimony, the chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has shared what he hopes will happen once the final report is out.

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Veteran claims to be made easier with law changes

Veterans are hopeful planned changes to the nation's military compensation framework will mean no more delays for life-saving support.

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ADF members and veterans need help every four hours

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

AAP

LGBTQI+ intolerance prevalent among Australian air force chaplains, inquiry told

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

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Defence minister cops grilling over veteran suicides

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

AAP

Defence's data base for sexual offences not 'reliable'

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.

AAP

Military chief denies justice system is weaponised

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.

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Almost 6000 submissions to defence royal commission

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.

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'Tick and flick' psych assessments trouble navy divers

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

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Unlearning aggression 'helps veterans in civilian life'

Veterans were given no process for resolving the aggression needed to survive on the battlefield, a former soldier has told an inquiry into defence suicide.

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Time ticking for submissions to Defence suicide inquiry

Veterans and their families have been urged not to miss the looming deadline for submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

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Newcastle Herald

Support for defence to engage with Royal Commission into suicide

'We .. want to make sure that families can make contact with us and participate in the commission, not just serving members and veterans.'

AAP

Reports on defence suicides can take hundreds of days

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told it takes more than 600 days on average to complete an independent report into a death.

ABC News

Wagga Wagga veteran services report rise in demand after royal commission visit

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide's visit to a regional city late last year has prompted a rise in service personnel seeking support.

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Defence personnel and veterans rush to beat Royal Commission deadline

A deadline for private submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has prompted a rush of harrowing accounts.

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