Scott Morrison says findings of the Brereton report into conduct of special forces will be ‘difficult’ and ‘disturbing’ for Australia
A special investigator will be appointed to consider criminal cases against Australian special forces in Afghanistan, as Scott Morrison declared that a report to be released next week would contain “very difficult” and “disturbing” findings.
The prime minister said he would also set up an independent oversight panel to give people confidence the Australian defence force was tackling the serious cultural issues uncovered by the four-year investigation into alleged war crimes.
Continue reading…Scott Morrison says findings of the Brereton report into conduct of special forces will be ‘difficult’ and ‘disturbing’ for AustraliaA special investigator will be appointed to consider criminal cases against Australian special forces in Afghanistan, as Scott Morrison declared that a report to be released next week would contain “very difficult” and “disturbing” findings.The prime minister said he would also set up an independent oversight panel to give people confidence the Australian defence force was tackling the serious cultural issues uncovered by the four-year investigation into alleged war crimes. Continue reading…