I was shocked to read this today:
The inquiry - conducted by Major Gen Justice Paul Brereton - conducted interviews with more than 400 witnesses. It also found evidence that:
Australian 'war crimes': Elite troops killed Afghan civilians, report finds
A misconduct inquiry uncovers a "shameful record" of a "warrior culture" among some soldiers.
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The inquiry - conducted by Major Gen Justice Paul Brereton - conducted interviews with more than 400 witnesses. It also found evidence that:
- Junior soldiers were told to get their first kill by shooting prisoners, in a practice known as "blooding"
- Weapons and other items were planted near Afghan bodies to cover up crimes