Inquiry told of Lavarack behaviour issues
The veterans inquiry has been told behavioural issues still exist at Townsville's Lavarack barracks, despite improvements in how the ADF deals with complaints.
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ADF considering ways to fill service gaps
The veteran suicide inquiry has been shown figures indicating there is a growing trend of more service people leaving the Australian Defence Force.
Veterans ‘failed’ by govt, commission told
Ex-veteran affairs minister Darren Chester has faced a royal commission and been questioned about outstanding reforms during his tenure.
‘Zero’ budget funds to fix compo delays
Former minister Andrew Gee says he was disappointed the Morrison government had failed to recognise veterans' welfare as a national priority.
Anger at targeting of unwell soldiers
An army commander says action should be taken against soldiers who target mentally or physically unwell colleagues, adding you "can't mitigate stupidity".
Family in spotlight after Qld man vanished
A re-opened inquest into the fate of a World War II veteran who vanished in 1993 will hear that police say his son-in-law may have been involved.
Coalition pledges support for veterans
A re-elected Morrison government would roll out more support centres for veterans and their families across the country.
LNP endorses ex-soldier for seat of Oxley
Former soldier Kyle McMillen has been selected as the Liberal National Party candidate for the seat of Oxley, a day after Chris Green resigned.
DVA failing veterans, secretary admits
The head of Veterans' Affairs has been frank about the department's failings, telling an inquiry it's not delivering for past and present defence members.
Paperwork delays hitting veterans’ cases
An inquiry into defence and veteran suicides has been told of the delays in claims for assistance from agencies including the Department of Veterans' Affairs.
Chronic shortage of psychiatrists for vets
Poor pay and the challenging work mean many psychiatrists are reluctant to take on the demands of treating mentally ill veterans, an inquiry has been told.
Compo system ‘unintelligible’ to veterans
The royal commission has been told lawyers have to navigate a confusing maze of different legislation to make compensation claims for injured veterans.
Children of those who suicide take blame
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told children of those who suicide often blame themselves and feel abandoned.
Ex sailor shares story of bullying, abuse
The Australian public would be "absolutely horrified" by the victimisation of a former navy sailor, a royal commission has been told.
Ex-soldiers ‘overwhelmed’ by compo process
An overly complex compensation claims process at the Department of Veterans Affairs could be contributing to some ADF veterans taking their lives.
‘Failure of leadership’ across ADF: probe
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has been told a "failure of leadership" has led to poor culture across the Australian Defence Force.
Navy recruit faced ‘belittling’ punishment
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has heard navy divers faced 'belittling' punishments during training courses and would cover up injuries.
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.
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.
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.