From serving the nation to serving a sentence New Flinders University research warns many veterans and their families are being failed long after their service ends. AAP · Apr 4
'I got to where I am ... by working hard': story of law Nick Kaldas' personal journey is one of confronting experiences and hard work, which has taken him around the world. AAP · Jun 8, 2025
Veterans up for payout over abuse in the ADF Veterans could receive payouts of up to $50,000 for the abuse they endured in the military after the Defence Force Ombudsman backflipped on past decisions. AAP · Sep 17, 2024
'Veterans will die' without suicide inquiry response Veterans have been calling for a key recommendation by a royal commission to be implemented urgently, warning more suicides will occur. AAP · Sep 13, 2024
‘Didn’t care enough’: here’s what the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide found After three years of investigations, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has delivered its final report with 122 recommendations. The commission has carried much hope for veterans and their families – now we wait to see action. The Conversation · Sep 9, 2024
Afternoon Update: report into veteran suicides released; Harris and Trump tied in polls; and a homeless mother shares her story Chair Nick Kaldas says royal commission should be a ‘line in the sand’ The Guardian - AU · Sep 9, 2024
'It has touched us all': report into ADF suicides looms After years of testimony, the chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has shared what he hopes will happen once the final report is out. AAP · Sep 6, 2024
Curtains close on Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide 'Too many have paid a very dear price ... the ultimate sacrifice' Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2024
Challenge to act on 'tragedy' of defence suicides Federal departments can't be trusted to solve military suicides alone and the government must intervene to stop the "crisis", Royal Commissioners warn. AAP · Aug 28, 2024
Bid for change: Hunter veteran speaks out ahead of Commission's closing Ex-air force voice for 'those who can no longer use their voice' Newcastle Herald · Aug 28, 2024
Sussan Ley ‘really disappointed’ with Elon Musk – as it happened This blog is now closed The Guardian - AU · Apr 24, 2024
'History will judge' future reform at ADF: Commission A royal commission into suicide in the Australian Defence Force looks to spark "long-overdue" and "much-needed" change in defence culture. AAP · Mar 28, 2024
Defence force chief to face veteran suicide inquiry Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell will be questioned on the cultural and systemic challenges a royal commission has identified in defence. AAP · Mar 25, 2024
Defence minister cops grilling over veteran suicides The defence minister has told a royal commission he doesn't believe people in his department are "hopeless" after airing issues about culture. AAP · Mar 6, 2024
AAP · Mar 3, 2024 Military chief denies justice system is weaponised The Australian Defence Force doesn't believe its military justice system is being used as a weapon against individuals, a royal commission has been told.
AAP · Dec 7, 2023 Final report on veteran suicide pushed back months A final report into defence and veteran suicide will be handed down later than planned after the royal commission probing the issues was given an extension.
AAP · Oct 16, 2023 Almost 6000 submissions to defence royal commission Submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide have closed ahead of a final report due to be handed to the federal government next year.
The Guardian - AU · Sep 16, 2023 The week in parliament: a bruising time for the voice and veteran affairs, punctuated by a bit of pop levity Attacks on Marcia Langton prompt angry responses, Nick Kaldas delivers uncomfortable moments, and Marise Payne takes a bow
The Guardian - AU · Sep 13, 2023 Royal commissioner accuses ADF of ‘too much talk and not enough action’ on veteran suicide In fiery speech, Nick Kaldas says government and Defence moving at ‘snail’s pace’ amid ‘national crisis’
AAP · Jul 16, 2023 ADF suicide 'undeniably' a national tragedy: inquiry The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told the military community has suffered a "tidal wave" of loss due to high rates of suicide.
AAP · Jul 4, 2023 Time ticking for submissions to Defence suicide inquiry Veterans and their families have been urged not to miss the looming deadline for submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
ABC News · Mar 21, 2023 Defence personnel and veterans rush to beat Royal Commission deadline A deadline for private submissions to the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has prompted a rush of harrowing accounts.
ABC News · Feb 9, 2023 Veteran Shaun Spain, who took his life, blamed Department of Veterans' Affairs Shaun Spain spent 15 years in the army and completed five tours in East Timor, Afghanistan and Iraq. Before he died, he left a note.
AAP · Oct 17, 2022 Defence quizzed on access to support Defence Force witnesses have been asked about mental health support following critical incidents at the Veteran Suicide Royal Commission's first Darwin hearing.
ABC News · Oct 16, 2022 Royal commission into veteran suicides to commence hearings in Darwin this week Ahead of a fortnight of sittings in Darwin, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is seeing a surge in new submissions from current and former service members.