Prime Minister Scott Morrison has announced a royal commission into suicides by Australian veterans and serving Defence personnel.
The Federal Government will release a draft terms of reference today, recommending the royal commission to Governor-General David Hurley.
The royal commission will have a mandate to examine systemic issues, any common themes and past deaths by suicide of Australian Defence Force members and veterans, Mr Morrison said.
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"We want this to be comprehensive," Mr Morrison said.
"And I have no doubt that that will get supported."