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Royal commission announced into veteran suicides

The prime minister has announced a royal commission into the suicides of veterans and serving Australian Defence Force personnel.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Darren Chester speak to the media in Sydney, Monday, April 19, 2021. Source: AAP Image/Joel Carrett

The Federal Government has announced a Royal Commission into the suicides of veteran and serving Defence Force personnel after months of pressure from the veteran community.


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By Julia Carr-Catzel, Pablo Vinales, Stergos Kastelloriou

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The Federal Government has announced a Royal Commission into the suicides of veteran and serving Defence Force personnel after months of pressure from the veteran community.


On Monday, after years of lobbying, she is relieved to hear the news that a Royal Commission will be held.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says authorities must understand the human cost involved.


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