Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews is set to address the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide.
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At a hearing in Melbourne on Wednesday, Mr Andrews will discuss the rollout of the state's new Veterans Card and other programs designed to support former defence force members.
Under the scheme, veterans are entitled to discounted car registration, free fishing or boating licences, and free public transport on Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
The royal commission was established in 2021 to examine how the system is failing Australian Defence Force members and veterans.
On Monday, the commission heard from Julie-Ann Finney, whose son David Finney died by suicide in February 2019.
Before his death, Mr Finney was recovering in hospital from a suicide attempt when he was made to sign papers discharging him from the Australian Navy.
Ms Finney told the hearing that the "family" Australia's defence force pretends to be is not there when someone is in distress.
Royal commission chair Nick Kaldas has said at least 1600 Australian veterans died by suicide between 1997 and 2020.
The inquiry previously heard there was a backlog of more than 30,000 veteran compensation claims made to the Department of Veteran Affairs.
After Melbourne hearings, the commission will shift to Sydney in November.
A final report is due to be handed down in mid-2024.
Australian Associated Press
