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...
Commissions
DVA Minister: Informing the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission
Monday 3rd May 2021
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...
Opinion: Ben Roberts-Smith welcomes Royal Commission, slams treatment of veterans
Monday 26th Apr 2021
Australia’s most decorated war hero has delivered a scathing attack on the Australian Defence Force’s top brass for their “disgusting” treatment of veterans and “staggering” lack of direction. Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith said military commanders had run...
Defence and Veteran Community Have Their Say
Monday 26th Apr 2021
CURRENT and former members of the Australian Defence Force (ADF), their families and ex-service organisations are being encouraged to engage with the Joint Transition Authority (JTA), which is holding a series of online consultation sessions in April and May....
Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide – Themes for consultation
Thursday 22nd Apr 2021
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide Terms of Reference will be determined in consultation with the defence and veteran community and states and territories. We expect that it will cover the following themes: Systemic issues and...
ADSO WELCOMES THE CALL FOR A ROYAL COMMISSION
Thursday 22nd Apr 2021
The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO)1 congratulates the Prime Minister on his decision to establish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide. It welcomed the Government’s recognition of not only the depth of feeling within the veteran community...
Consultation Open for Royal Commission into Defence & Veteran Suicides
Thursday 22nd Apr 2021
VETERANS and their families, ex-service organisations, states and territories, peak bodies and other interested stakeholders are being encouraged to provide their input for the Terms of Reference for the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide announced...
Joint Media release — Establishment of a Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Wednesday 21st Apr 2021
The death of any Australian Defence Force member or veteran is one death too many and a tragedy that is deeply felt by all Australians. Tragically, and heartbreakingly, this includes death by suicide. Recognising this, the Government will take the step of recommending...
MEDIA STATEMENT – END THE DEBATE – CALL A ROYAL COMMISSION
Monday 29th Mar 2021
The Alliance of Defence Service Organisations (ADSO)1 calls on the Prime Minister toestablish a Royal Commission into veteran suicide.We acknowledge the depth of feeling within the veteran community regarding thetragedy of veteran suicide. ADSO is aware and conscious...
Royal Commission into Veteran Suicide – Letter from the National President
Monday 29th Mar 2021
Dear DFWA members and supporters, You will be aware of the continuing call for a Royal Commission into veteran suicide. This goes back several years, originating from a call for the establishment of a Royal Commission into DVA in 2015/16. Since that time there has...