Navy life does not favour abuse: chief
Rates of sexual abuse in the Australian Navy cannot be explained by long periods at sea in close quarters with other sailors, a royal commission has been told.
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ADF suicides can’t be ‘swept under carpet’
Veterans have been urged to "have no sense of shame" and give evidence to a royal commission investigating the issue of ADF suicide.
Defence ‘did nothing’ for veteran’s kids
A surge in soldiers needing support is causing backlogs as families of veterans say they need to be included in the process of addressing suicides.
Budget cuts could risk recovery: Treasury
Treasury secretary Steven Kennedy says the Australian economy has proved resilient in the face of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 Omicron variant.
ADF inquiry told of ‘dildo incident’
A former ADF soldier was assaulted with a "dildo" as a recruit, with the perpetrator never facing serious charges, a royal commission has been told.
Gay RAAF veteran to address suicide probe
Negative interactions with the veterans' affairs department and delays in processing compensation claims will be under the microscope at the royal commission.
Veterans inquiry told ‘harrowing’ stories
A royal commission investigating defence and veteran suicide will hear from those who've had suicidal ideation and families of those who have taken their lives.
TAHE inquiry follows ‘scathing’ report
Officials from Treasury and Transport will front a NSW parliamentary inquiry into a controversial state-owned entity following an auditor-general's report.
Crown’s last pitch to WA royal commission
Crown has argued it should be allowed to continue operating its Perth casino as a West Australian royal commission prepares to deliver its findings.
Disability home CEO faces royal commission
The chief of a disability home provider says the sexual assault of a resident was not taken to her board as it did not occur while in the organisation's care.