Australian special forces Afghanistan war crimes inquiry report released – latest updates

Australian defence force releases long-awaited Brereton report into allegations SAS committed war crimes in Afghanistan from 2006 to 2016. Follow live

Campbell says individuals involved in alleged unlawful criminal conduct will be referred to the government’s new special investigator.

With regard to individual and collective accountability, individuals alleged of unlawful criminal conduct will be referred to the office of the special investigator. Individuals in alleged to be negligent in the performance of the duty will be managed through administrative and disciplinary processes.

Campbell:

I have accepted all of the Inspector General’s findings and a comprehensive implementation plan is being developed to action his 143 recommendations and any additional measures necessary. I will lead this effort, supported by the Chief of Army and other senior defence leaders.

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