Govt Updates Defence Suicide Response, New Sexual Violence Inquiry
Update: 2025-12-01
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Minister Keogh to Announce Standalone Inquiry into Military Sexual ViolenceIn a significant development, Veterans Affairs and Defence Personnel Minister Matt Keogh is set to confirm a standalone inquiry into military sexual violence at the National Press Club in Canberra. This announcement fulfills a key recommendation from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which revealed a staggering number of suicides among serving and former defence personnel. The new inquiry will investigate obstacles within the Australian Defence Force to address sexual assault and examine the effectiveness of the military justice system in these cases. Meanwhile, a class action lawsuit involving women alleging systemic sexual abuse within the military is heading to court.
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