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Royal commission hears of 'ad hoc and inconsistent' suicide reporting as Australian Defence Force Chief testifies

Defence is not doing enough to address suicides, according to the Australian Defence Force Chief, who has told the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide the ADF has inconsistent data on such deaths among its members.

Inquiry hears of disaster demands on Army

Inquiry hears of disaster demands on Army

The commander of a Queensland-based combat brigade has told an inquiry about the impact of competing demands on soldiers during natural disasters.

Northern Territory veterans feel 'forgotten' and 'left out' in 2022 federal election campaign

Northern Territory veterans feel 'forgotten' and 'left out' in 2022 federal election campaign

One day out from the federal election, Northern Territory veterans are calling for political hopefuls to commit "in principle" to adopting all future recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.

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Defence must flag work safety cases more

An inquiry into defence and veteran suicides has been told the ADF must do better to flag cases of workplace mental stress, bullying and assaults.

Defence, veteran suicide inquiry extended

The final report date for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been extended by an additional year to June 17, 2024.

'Failure of leadership' across ADF: probe

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told a "failure of leadership" has led to poor culture across the Australian Defence Force.

Navy recruit faced 'belittling' punishment

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has heard navy divers faced 'belittling' punishments during training courses and would cover up injuries.

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Army chief open to external reporting body

Army chief open to external reporting body

The head of Australia's army has indicated he is open to the creation of an external process for reporting and investigating misbehaviour claims.

Department of Veterans Affairs overwhelmed by claims for help, officials concede

Department of Veterans Affairs overwhelmed by claims for help, officials concede

The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told that claims to access help have exceeded the department's "capacity to process them".

Widow of Afghanistan veteran tells royal commission the army rebuffed her calls for help dealing with husband's aggression

Widow of Afghanistan veteran tells royal commission the army rebuffed her calls for help dealing with husband's aggression

A witness tells the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide that her appeals to the army for help in dealing with her husband's aggressive behaviour following his return from Afghanistan went unanswered.

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