Veteran suicide commission established
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VETERAN SUICIDE COMMISSION ESTABLISHED
* An independent commissioner will investigate all suspected suicides among Defence personnel and veterans.
* Unlike a one-off royal commission, the role of the commissioner will be ongoing.
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* It will be able to call witnesses, compel evidence and take action against people who do not cooperate.
* The commission will sit within the attorney-general's department.
* An interim report will be handed down within 12 months, before an annual report is delivered to federal parliament each year.
*An initial $40 million will support the commissioner, but this could be increased.
*A family advocate will also be appointed within the Department of Veteran's Affairs.
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