Today the Morrison Government announced that it will extend the final report date for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide to 17 June 2024.This extension provides an additional 12 months to recognise the broad scope of the Royal Commission’s inquiries...
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Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicide – Newsletter Edition 4 – 4 March 2022
Hearing Block 3 - SydneyThe Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide will hold its third public hearing in Sydney at the Pullman Hotel, Hyde Park from Monday 7 March to Thursday 17 March, 2022. People with lived experience, experts and representatives from...
Announcement from Interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran Suicide Prevention
To the veterans and members of the Australian Defence Force, families, friends, and others in the wider Defence community who have engaged with my work. I am writing to let you know that my appointment as the interim National Commissioner for Defence and Veteran...
RARA Statement – Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission
The Royal Commission has been established following an agreement by the Governor-General on 8 July 2021. The Government has now released the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission. For more information on the Royal Commission, including the Terms of Reference and...
6PR, Perth Live, Mark Gibson interview discussing the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Listen to the Interview here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBrbcyw0OPM
Advice – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
From the Secretary DVA. “Today the Prime Minister the Hon Scott Morrison MP announced that the Governor-General of Australia, His Excellency, General David Hurley AC DSC (Retd), has signed the Letters Patent, officially establishing the Royal Commission. The...
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide – Appointments and Terms of Reference
Nick Kaldas to lead Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Scott Morrison has appointed former NSW police deputy commissioner Nick Kaldas to lead the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. Speaking at Kirribilli House on Thursday, the Prime...
Opinion – Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
The Australian Government has written a covenant with the members of the Australian Defence Community in which it commits to supporting veterans and their families and build greater community awareness of the unique nature of military service. It also promises amongst...
DVA Minister – Preparations for Royal Commission Moves to Next Phase
Preparation for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has moved into the next phase. Over the past month I have had discussions with hundreds of veterans, serving members and families across the nation. The feedback has been extremely positive and...
DVA Minister: Informing the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission
Over the past fortnight consultation has started on the themes for the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide. "The Royal Commission is a chance to unite the veteran community and everyone has a chance to have their say as we...