“Today, the Australian Defence Force is rightly held to account for allegations of grave misconduct by some members of our Special Forces community during operations in Afghanistan. Before turning to the Inspector-General’s report, it’s important to note that over the...
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RAR – Steady boots on the ground
As the flag comes down on the Royal Australian Regiment’s role in Afghanistan, Private Jacob Joseph takes a look at its role over the past 75 years for ARMY Newspaper. Private Arlen Treston from the 2nd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, covers the beach front with...
Opinion – Yamashita’s Shadow Falls on the ADF
If, as widely alleged in leaks and reports, investigators have drawn admissions that SAS members committed war crimes in Afghanistan, the offenders need to be punished to the full extent of the law. But what of their superiors? As Australia endorses the 'Yamashita...
Opinion: Apportioning Blame
The ADF Inspector General’s report was a long time in gestation, and reveals a culture in some ADF personnel that is as bad if not worse than .... While individuals remain responsible for the consequences of their actions, ultimate command responsibility is borne at...
PM to appoint special war crimes prosecutor
Scott Morrison will set up a special prosecutor to deal with any Australian servicemen accused of war crimes in Afghanistan, with the findings of the Brereton Inquiry to be released next week. The Prime Minister warned Australians on Thursday that difficult news...
Afghanistan war crime probe ‘won’t finger Diggers’
PAUL MALEY The Australian - National Security Editor - June 1, 2020 A long-running inquiry into possible war crimes committed by Australian special forces in Afghanistan is unlikely to allege criminal wrongdoing by individual soldiers and will instead identify...
IGADF Afghanistan Inquiry – Legal Support
Current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members may be eligible for legal assistance, or financial assistance to obtain legal assistance, for matters related to their service with Defence. Civil and Criminal Proceedings Current and former ADF members may be...
AFGHANISTAN – AVENUE OF HONOUR
The Afghanistan Avenue of Honour at Yungaburra Qld is a living memorial dedicated to the memory of all who served in the fight against terror in Afghanistan and to those brave and selfless Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in defence of freedom and liberty....