Inquiries may explore topics, including:
- data and trends regarding suicide and suicidality among serving and ex-serving ADF members;
- systemic factors relating to the Commonwealth's administration of policies, programs, systems and practices that contribute to suicide and suicidality among serving and ex-serving ADF members;
- the state of the defence and veteran ecosystem, as it relates to the prevention of suicide and suicidality; and
- the Commonwealth’s implementation of the recommendations of the Defence and Veteran Suicide Royal Commission, including progress, impact and outcomes.
Current Inquiries
When announced, information about inquiries will be found here.
Past Inquiries
When finalised, information about past inquiries will be found here.
What is a systemic issue?
The Commissioner seeks to address systemic issues in the Defence and veteran ecosystem, including those that are longstanding.
When determining if an issue is systemic, we consider the following:
- Is it more than a single or isolated incident?
- Is it a significant issue that pervades multiple parts of the Defence and veteran ecosystem?
- Does it have widespread implications and affect a significant number of serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members in Australia? Or alternatively, does it significantly disadvantage a specific demographic of current and/or ex-serving ADF members?
- Is it an issue that, despite attempts to address it, has persisted for a number of years?
- Does this issue require a multi-agency or multi-pronged approach to address it?
How to get involved
When the DVSC is conducting an inquiry, more information about the opportunities to contribute your perspectives will be available on our Get involved page.
