‘Protect veterans’: Australian government not doing enough to care for ADF personnel

RSL NSW President Mick Bainbridge says the Australian government has not done a great job of taking care of veterans once they return home from their service. His remarks come as the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide is set to conclude soon with the final report expected to be released in October 2024. “RSL NSW is working towards lobbying government to make sure that as many of these recommendations that fall from that report are implemented,” he told Sky News Australia. “To protect veterans and not just veterans but their families who often suffer the full brunt of that service in terms of their transition from defence.” If you or anyone you know needs help: Lifeline: 13 11 14 Open Arms: 1800 011 046 Defence Family Helpline: 1800 624 608 Defence All-Hours Support Line: 1800 628 036