Special investigator to prosecute alleged Australian war crimes in Afghanistan; Man found not guilty of murdering Angry Anderson’s son; Pandemic warning for thousands in NSW


Mr Morrison has named the following individuals to lead the Office of the Special Investigator.

Former Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security Dr Vivienne Thom,

Former Attorney-General’s Department secretary Robert Cornall;

University of Tasmania Vice Chancellor and ethicist Rufus Black.

The Prime Minister said the appointment of the special investigator to examine claims of war crimes against Australian soldiers is a continuation of the process of investigation and not a new process.

“In this case, this is no normal set of circumstances and the expertise scale of this is necessary to properly fulfil that function that the AFP would normally provide here does not exist,” he said.

“And, as the Minister for Home Affairs has submitted through this process, would significantly (overwhelm) the AFP and their many other very important works that they have to do. So it is necessary to build that capability.”


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