Veterans call for greater royal commission transparency across 'broken system'

Two years following the establishment of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide in Australia, veterans, their families, and researchers are expressing concerns regarding the progress of the inquiry. Stakeholders are calling for increased transparency, characterizing the current support structures as a broken system that requires significant reform.

The ongoing commission aims to investigate the high rates of suicide among current and former Australian Defence Force personnel. Despite the passage of two years, participants in the process indicate that substantial challenges remain in addressing systemic issues and improving outcomes for the veteran community.