In the lead-up to the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games, Australia, as the host nation, made a significant investment in securing success at the Games. This included an additional $135 million allocated to high-performance sports, expanding the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), and providing crucial support to Australia’s athletes.

For nearly three years, the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide has investigated and examined pressing issues impacting the mental health and well-being of Australian Defence Force (ADF) members and their families. Starting on 8 July 2021 and concluding its submissions phase on 13 October 2023, this inquiry represents…