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

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Australia’s defence chief has predicted the military will emerge stronger as it acts on the “very confronting” findings of a landmark inquiry into alleged war crimes.

Gen Angus Campbell, who has become a lightning rod for criticism among some members of the special forces community, said the inquiry would, in time, have a “very positive effect on the institution and its people”.

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