Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide
Submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide have closed. The Final Report of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been tabled in parliament. The final report and recommendations, an easy read guide and fact sheets can be downloaded at this link:
https://defenceveteransuicide.royalcommission.gov.au/publications/final-report.
Copies of the executive summary and recommendations can also be ordered at this link.
What is a Royal Commission?
A Royal Commission is an investigation, independent of government, into a matter of great importance. Royal Commissions have broad powers to hold public hearings, call witnesses under oath and compel evidence.
Royal Commissions make recommendations to government about what should change. Each Royal Commission has terms of reference, which define the issues it will look into.
What was the Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide investigating?
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veterans Suicide was set up on 8 July 2021 to investigate issues and themes relating to deaths by suicide, attempted or contemplated suicide, and poor mental health outcomes amongst current and ex-serving members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
More information
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
Visit the Defence and Veterans Legal Service website or call 1800 33 1800.
Reviewed: 24 September 2024
