In May 2025, the interim head of the Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission made a submission to the Review of Schedule 9 of the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support (Simplification and Harmonisation) Act 2025 by the Senate Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Legislation Committee. Schedule 9 establishes the Defence and Veterans’ Services Commission from 29 September, to inquire and report on issues relating to systemic reform to improve suicide prevention and wellbeing outcomes for current and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members. The Committee is expected to report its findings from the review to the Senate by 29 August 2025.