The Australian national authority for work health and safety is investigating the recent deaths of two National Australia Bank employees who died by suicide.
Comcare confirmed to 7NEWS.com.au on Thursday that it was investigating the deaths, one of which happened at NAB’s office in Melbourne.
“Comcare is investigating both incidents. We can’t comment further,” a spokesperson said.
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A man’s body was found on Bourke St in the Docklands area of Melbourne, where NAB’s headquarters is located, about 2pm on March 5.
Victoria Police confirmed the death was being treated as non-suspicious and that police would prepare a report for the coroner.
The second incident reportedly happened several weeks later. This NAB employee had been off work for months according to the Australian Financial Review.
Their death did not occur at the workplace.
The two incidents were reportedly raised at a board meeting last week.
In September last year NAB announced it was cutting 410 jobs from its technology team, with 127 replacement roles being created in India and Vietnam.
Last month it was announced the bank would cull 170 more jobs.
A spokesperson from NAB said wellbeing professionals and support were available to all colleagues and their families.
After the incident on March 5 “immediate efforts were focused on providing care to our colleague’s family, friends and their team”, they said.
“Leaders and external partners have and continue to provide support and make resources available to our teams,” the spokesperson said.
“We know we don’t always get it right, but we are committed to creating an environment where our colleagues feel safe, supported and heard on matters that are important to them.”
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