Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide

The Royal Commission was established to address the high suicide rates among those who have served in the Australian Defence Force. The Letters Patent appoint Mr Nick Kaldas APM, The Hon. James Douglas QC and Dr Peggy Brown AO as Royal Commissioners. The terms of reference include inquiring into the systemic issues and risk factors relevant to suicide and suicide behaviours of serving and ex -serving Australian Defence Force members. The Commissioners are required to produce an interim report by 11 August 2022 and a final report by 15 June 2023.