Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia needs to do more to address the rate of suicide.
Speaking at a parliamentary breakfast in Canberra on Tuesday, he said it was a personal priority during his time as prime minister to reduce the number of Australians taking their own life.
“A compassionate nation like ours simply cannot allow the suffering of our fellow Australians to continue unabated,” Albanese said.
“We need to be the voice of every Australian we have lost to this tragedy and for all those who are currently suffering in silence.”
It’s estimated 65,000 people in Australians will attempt suicide this year….