The government is listening. We do understand the concerns that are being expressed by our veteran community and the families that support them when it comes to matters of suicide prevention. And just like the prime minister, I have met with family members directly impacted by mental illness. I know some members opposite have also met with members of the defence community that have been impacted by suicide and mental wellbeing concerns.
As a minister, as a government, and I’m sure as a parliament, we all agree the only acceptable number for us all when it comes to veterans’ suicide in Australian defence force personnel, the only acceptable number for us all is zero.”
