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Defence steps back from move to strip veterans of military decorations after war crimes inquiry
The Defence chief has bowed to public and political pressure, saying “no decision” has yet been made on whether to revoke honours awarded to Australian soldiers for service in Afghanistan.
Key points:
- General Campbell had said he would recommend meritorious unit citation be stripped from the SOTG
- He has since faced public criticism from politicians and veterans about the move
- General Campbell said on Monday “no decisions” had yet been made on how to implement the Bereton report recommendations
When releasing the Brereton report this month General Angus Campbell said he would recommend to the Governor-General that the meritorious unit citation be stripped from the special operations task group (SOTG) following revelations of alleged war…
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