Military in the spotlight over its handling of sexual violence in its ranks | ABC NEWS
A landmark inquiry into sexual violence in the defence force will be held next year to try to address what the federal government says is a “scourge” on the organisation.
It’s not the first time the issue has been brought to the forefront.
The Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide uncovered “extensive” evidence of sexual assaults.
Political reporter Laura Lavelle explains.
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