Calling a Royal Commission into veteran suicides is ‘not political but bipartisan’

Grieving Adelaide mother Julie-Ann Finney has met Labor Leader Anthony Albanese for a second time as she continues her campaign for a Royal Commission into veteran suicides. Ms Finney told Sky News there has been six veteran deaths in the last three weeks and “now is not the time to stop and think about what we are going to do next year but perhaps call a royal commission”. “The prime minister has promised that money is not an issue with a royal commission, so just call it,” she said. “Give the veterans and their families a reason to breathe easily going into 2020, knowing that it is coming up… call it now, you’ve got nothing to lose, it's not political it's bipartisan.” Image: Getty Anyone who may be feeling distressed can contact the following organisations for support. SANE Helpline 1800 18 72 63 Lifeline 131 114 Beyond blue 1300 22 4636 Via news.com.au — Australia’s #1 news site https://www.news.com.au