Royal commission announced into veteran suicides

Julie-Ann Finney's son Dave took his own life after serving in the Navy Source: SBS

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Government agrees to support inquiry iinto suicides among veteran and serving Defence Force personnel.

Listeners seeking support can contact Lifeline crisis support on 13 11 14, Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467 and Soldier On Australia on 1300 620 380

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