Terry van Haren warns war crimes law changes threaten Australian troops
Retired air commodore Terry van Haren warned that recent changes to Australia’s war crimes laws could jeopardize troops and expose veterans to retrospective charges. He criticized the amendments, claiming they may encourage adversaries to manipulate military law against the Australian Defence Force. The federal government defends the revisions, asserting they correct a technical error and clarify legal obligations.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 12:30 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 12:40 UTC
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