Military data has revealed more than a third of female recruits reported sexual misconduct while attending the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. During a Senate estimates hearing late on Wednesday, Vice Admiral Mark Hammond was quizzed about last year's removal of a commanding officer from a warship over claims of "unacceptable behaviour". General Campbell said he had been aware …
The defence force chief has warned the world is entering an era of "truth decay" where misinformation will undermine democracy and leave liberal, Western societies like Australia increasingly exposed to enemies. Key points: General Angus Campbell fears public confidence in elected officials will be damaged as AI and deepfake use accelerates He fears Australians will increasingly struggle to separate fact …
Australia's Defence chief has declined to say how many senior officers have faced punishment over the damning findings of the Afghanistan war crimes inquiry, but has warned of "uncomfortable days" ahead as more disciplinary action is taken. Key points: General Campbell says whether there is more war crime charges from Afghanistan is a matter for the Office of the Special …
A culture of secrecy, fabrication and deceit has cast a heavy shadow over the legacy of the Australian special forces deployment in Afghanistan, with a landmark inquiry recommending 19 soldiers be investigated by police for the "murder" of 39 prisoners and civilians, and the cruel treatment of two others. Key points: The IGADF report found junior soldiers were encouraged to …
A landmark investigation has found "credible information" Australian soldiers murdered innocent civilians during the conflict in Afghanistan. Justice Brereton said he received enough information to say 19 Australian soldiers had illegally killed 39 people and "cruelly treated" another two. "War crimes" are outlined in section 268 of the Commonwealth Criminal Code They include offences such as wilful killing, torture, inhumane …