This inquiry is focused on the identification of systemic problems and solutions to suicide and suicidality among serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force (ADF) members.

This interim report provides commentary on:

• summary of work undertaken
• preliminary observations
• recommendations about urgent and immediate issues

Key preliminary recommendations:

• Simplify and harmonise veteran compensation and rehabilitation legislation
• Eliminate the claims backlog
• Improve the administration of the claims system
• Increase protections for persons engaging with this Royal Commission
• Limit public interest immunity claims