'You aren't going to be disappointed': Inside Duntroon's secret bunker Unfortunately, the best-kept secret on Duntroon was eventually exposed. The Canberra Times · Aug 25, 2023
Australia’s defence department clamps down on private consultants Exclusive: federal government has moved to stop the re-engagement of consultants within Defence after more than $1.3bn spent in the last financial year The Guardian - AU · Aug 4, 2023
Dutton was briefed five times on US-Australia talks over impact of war crimes allegations on alliance Exclusive: Documents show officials raised concerns SAS might be mentioned in US state department’s human rights report The Guardian - AU · Aug 2, 2023
4 crew members on Australian army helicopter that crashed off coast didn't survive, officials say Officials say the Australian army helicopter that crashed during a multinational exercise hit the water with a “catastrophic impact” and there is no chance its four crew members survived The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023
Australian army helicopter crash: hope of finding crew alive ‘lost’ after ‘catastrophic incident’, Richard Marles says Defence minister tells reporters that a thorough investigation will be carried out after Taipan MRH-90 crash during training exercise in Queensland The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2023
4 air crew members are missing after Australian army helicopter ditched off Australia's coast Four air crew members are missing after an Australian army helicopter ditched into waters off the Queensland state coast during joint military exercises with the United States The Independent UK · Jul 29, 2023
Marles says aircrew ‘yet to be found’ after military helicopter crash – as it happened Four feared dead after Australian army helicopter crashes into waters off Hamilton Island The Guardian - AU · Jul 28, 2023
Jacqui Lambie asks ICC to investigate Australian military commanders for alleged war crimes Lambie tells Senate the Brereton report gave senior commanders a ‘free pass’ while soldiers were ‘thrown under the bus’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 20, 2023
Stripping medals from soldiers is murky territory, and must not distract from investigating alleged war crimes It could be years before Ben Roberts-Smith and others are stripped of military awards for their service in Afghanistan and face Australian criminal court on war crimes charges, if in fact that ever happens. The Conversation · Jun 14, 2023
US reviewed defence training ties with Australia after Brereton inquiry into alleged war crimes Exclusive: US embassy says review ended with a decision that no training restrictions needed ‘at this time’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2023
Australia’s military will emerge stronger after ‘confronting’ war crime inquiry, defence chief says Exclusive: Gen Angus Campbell says Brereton inquiry will have ‘profound, broad-based and ultimately very positive effect’ on ADF The Guardian - AU · Jun 6, 2023
Australia warned in 2021 war crime report could threaten US military assistance The US raised concerns with Australia that alleged war crimes by special forces troops in Afghanistan could derail joint military operations. The New Daily · May 31, 2023
Allegations of Afghanistan war crimes led to U.S. warning - Australian defence chief Australia's defence chief said on Wednesday the United States warned him in 2021 that allegations Australian special forces soldiers killed prisoners and civilians in Afghanistan may trigger a law prohibiting assistance from the United States. Reuters · May 31, 2023
US warned it might suspend ties with Australian special forces over war crime allegations Gen Angus Campbell also tells Senate that army member’s employment arrangements were ‘adjusted’ after US raised issue The Guardian - AU · May 31, 2023
The Independent UK · May 31, 2023 Australian general says US warns war crime allegations could prevent work with Australia's SAS Australia’s defense force chief says the U.S. government has warned that allegations of war crimes against Australian soldiers in Afghanistan could prevent U.S. forces from working with Australia’s Special Air Service Regiment
ABC News · May 31, 2023 Afghanistan war crime allegations prompted US warnings about cooperation with Australia Defence chief Angus Campbell reveals the United States military warned that allegations of war crimes may affect future cooperation with Australia.
ABC News · May 30, 2023 Senator challenges Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell to 'surrender' Afghanistan medal The Australian Defence Force chief is grilled in parliament over moves to revoke military honours from some soldiers who served in Afghanistan, with one senator suggesting General Angus Campbell should "surrender" his own medal.
The Guardian - AU · May 30, 2023 ADF chief tells Senate estimates he reviewed his own performance commanding troops in Afghanistan Angus Campbell said he had encouraged the defence minister, Richard Marles, to ‘seek independent views’ before making any decision on the issue
The New Daily · May 30, 2023 China’s military build-up stirs concern in Australia A lack of transparency and assurance from China about why it's rapidly building up its military is causing concern in Australia.
ABC News · May 29, 2023 Claims Defence's 'core funding' slipping while Australia continues purchasing military equipment overseas New budget analysis finds the Australian Defence Force is receiving less "core funding" than before the last election, with parliament this week set to also scrutinise recent controversial overseas military spending decisions.
The New Daily · May 24, 2023 Veterans hit back at push to strip Afghan war medals Veterans say a fresh attempt by the defence force chief to strip service medals from soldiers is unwarranted. General Angus Campbell has written to a
ABC News · May 23, 2023 Australian Defence Force chief Angus Campbell renews calls to strip medals from Afghanistan war veterans Defence Chief Angus Campbell launches an attempt to remove awards from those who held command positions in the Afghanistan war.
ABC News · May 15, 2023 Defence insists due process was given to accused soldiers in Brereton report Following the release of the damning Brereton report in November 2020, Defence confirmed Army had "initiated administrative action against 17 individuals where there was an alleged failure to meet ADF expectations".
The Guardian - AU · Apr 22, 2023 War of words: Australia can expect a hostile response from China to strategic defence review Experts say Australia should look beyond criticism that is largely for domestic Chinese consumption and engage on a broader level
Reuters · Apr 21, 2023 Australia prepares more assertive military stance to deter conflict Australia will outline its defence plans on Monday, and its leaders are previewing a more assertive posture - in which it can strike farther, faster - while working with mid-size allies to reduce tensions as the United States and China square off.