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'Keep fighting', mother urges veterans after inquiry

'Keep fighting', mother urges veterans after inquiry

The mother of a navy officer who took his own life has urged families to keep fighting despite the government responding to an inquiry into defence suicides.

Sex predators on notice as Defence tackles violence

Sex predators on notice as Defence tackles violence

Sex predators on notice as Defence tackles violence

Sex predators on notice as Defence tackles violence

Australian troops convicted of sexual crimes face being kicked out under moves to tackle violence and misconduct in the military.

Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

Troops to get civilian record for serious convictions

The ADF will have to keep complete records of members' convictions in civilian courts, and to give data about service crimes committed to civilian authorities.

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'We're not happy': shocking defence data released

'We're not happy': shocking defence data released

As Defence struggles with recruitment and retention issues, a workplace survey shows worrying statistics with a number of military personnel looking to quit.

Flak flies as military justice review release misfires

Flak flies as military justice review release misfires

A major review into Australia's military justice system, published by accident, calls for greater independence in the investigation of misconduct allegations.

Veterans up for payout over abuse in the ADF

Veterans up for payout over abuse in the ADF

Veterans could receive payouts of up to $50,000 for the abuse they endured in the military after the Defence Force Ombudsman backflipped on past decisions.

Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

Diggers go 'under the bus' as top brass are unscathed

The general who oversaw Australia's operations in Afghanistan is under the spotlight after keeping his honours will some officers lost theirs.

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Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Defence 'unaware' of sexual offenders within its ranks

Sexual violence in the Australian Defence Force is "systemic", with an additional new inquiry recommended to investigate the scale of the issue.

'No delay' for response on veterans suicide report

'No delay' for response on veterans suicide report

'No delay' for response on veterans suicide report

'No delay' for response on veterans suicide report

Veterans and their families won't have to wait for a lengthy response following a royal commission, the prime minister has promised.

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

'Unacceptable': veteran suicide inquiry demands changes

Defence personnel need greater support to transition from military service to civilian life and access ongoing assistance, a royal commission recommends.

'It has touched us all': report into ADF suicides looms

'It has touched us all': report into ADF suicides looms

'It has touched us all': report into ADF suicides looms

'It has touched us all': report into ADF suicides looms

After years of testimony, the chair of the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has shared what he hopes will happen once the final report is out.

Challenge to act on 'tragedy' of defence suicides

Challenge to act on 'tragedy' of defence suicides

Challenge to act on 'tragedy' of defence suicides

Challenge to act on 'tragedy' of defence suicides

Federal departments can't be trusted to solve military suicides alone and the government must intervene to stop the "crisis", Royal Commissioners warn.

Breakthrough for Gulf War veterans suffering illness

Breakthrough for Gulf War veterans suffering illness

Breakthrough for Gulf War veterans suffering illness

Breakthrough for Gulf War veterans suffering illness

The underlying cause of a complex and mysterious illness in Gulf War veterans has been unearthed by Australian researchers after decades of investigations.

Anzac Day trade ban to end 'creeping commercialisation'

Anzac Day trade ban to end 'creeping commercialisation'

Anzac Day trade ban to end 'creeping commercialisation'

Anzac Day trade ban to end 'creeping commercialisation'

NSW is extending its Anzac Day trading bans to cover the full day, but retailers say the move is out of step with what staff and shoppers want.

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PM flags possibility Payman will quit Labor in 'days'

Exiled Labor senator Fatima Payman's days in the party could be numbered with the prime minister fuelling rumours she is preparing to seek a new home.

Veteran claims to be made easier with law changes

Veterans are hopeful planned changes to the nation's military compensation framework will mean no more delays for life-saving support.

An 'unprecedented feat': PM remembers D-Day landings

Anthony Albanese has led parliamentary tributes for Australians involved in the D-Day landings as commemorations begin around the world.

Military staff face higher suicide risk: commission

Men serving in the ADF are 30 per cent more likely to die by suicide than their counterparts employed in civilian jobs, according to royal commission research.

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Nation commemorates Anzac Day to remember the fallen

Veterans, defence personnel and their families proudly displayed service medals on marches in honour of those who died or were injured defending Australia.

Queenslanders gather in their thousands for Anzac Day

Large crowds have gathered for dawn services in Queensland and at the annual Brisbane parade to honour former and current defence force personnel on Anzac Day.

Solemn dawn before thousands march through Sydney

From silence at dawn to reverent crowds and boisterous behaviour around betting circles, Anzac Day has been marked in many places and many ways across NSW.

Lost digger laid to rest after search for relatives

A digger's cremated remains have been buried at a small ceremony in eastern Victoria after a nationwide search found no surviving relatives.

'History will judge' future reform at ADF: Commission

A royal commission into suicide in the Australian Defence Force looks to spark "long-overdue" and "much-needed" change in defence culture.

ADF spells 'disruptive' life for struggling members

The Australian Defence Force chief says he is "committed to doing better" by families who have been let down by the failures of the military.

Department boss denies 'blind spot' on veteran suicide

Suicide among veterans was not a "blind spot" for the defence department and the issue has been given greater attention, an inquiry has been told.

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