The Royal Commission’s Final Report contained 122 recommendations grouped into 6 themes. Defence is solely responsible for implementing 54 recommendations and shares responsibility for implementing a further 22.

The recommendations are aligned with 5 priority lines of effort aimed at reducing suicide and suicidality among serving and ex serving Australian Defence Force members.

The lines of effort are to:

  • prevent harm
  • intervene early
  • improve communication, coordination and collaboration
  • build capability and capacity
  • strengthen oversight and accountability.

Defence has produced factsheets, aligned with the 6 themes, to highlight the progress that has been made to implement the recommendations.

Theme 1 – Serving the Nation (PDF, 282.5 KB)

Theme 2 – Misconduct complaints and Military Justice (PDF, 373.09 KB)

Theme 3 – Governance and Accountability (PDF, 323.73 KB)

Theme 4 – Health Care for Serving and Ex–Serving Members (PDF, 311.34 KB)

Theme 5 – Transition and Support for Ex–Serving Members (PDF, 358.42 KB)

Theme 6 – Matters of Importance to the Whole Defence and Veteran Ecosystem (PDF, 312.29 KB)