Malcolm Turnbull delivers his national-security statement Source: AAP
The Federal Government plans to update Australian criminal law to protect the military from facing any charges over action against the self-proclaimed Islamic State, or I-S. The changes would be aimed at making sure nobody could be charged with war crimes for bombing I-S people not directly involved in fighting. Current rules of engagement would be eased to let Australian aircraft pursue a wider range of I-S targets, including logistics bases and not just those directly participating in combat.
The Federal Government plans to update Australian criminal law to protect the military from facing any charges over action against the self-proclaimed Islamic State, or I-S. The changes would be aimed at making sure nobody could be charged with war crimes for bombing I-S people not directly involved in fighting. Current rules of engagement would be eased to let Australian aircraft pursue a wider range of I-S targets, including logistics bases and not just those directly participating in combat.
