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THU 19 NOV: Shameful and shocking war crimes report released


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A former SAS paramedic goes on the record on the day a shocking and shameful report is released about the conduct of Australian special forces in Afghanistan. It finds evidence of 39 unlawful killings, some of them carried out as initiation rites. Dusty Miller says what he witnessed in Afghanistan in 2012 destroyed his military career and he hopes those responsible for the crimes go to jail.
Also on the program:
* Stephen Smith was Labor defence minister from 2010 to 2013 – a time when many of the alleged unlawful killings were carried out .. he's described the report has horrific and shameful .. and he says it risks leaving an indelible stain on Australia's reputation.
* Afghan journalist Bilal Sarwary on the reaction in Afghanistan to the revelations and the hopes of victims’ families for justice.
* Some encouraging signs on day one of South Australia’s strict COVID lockdown.
* A Coroner's report into the deadly Bourke Street rampage in Melbourne finds a perfect storm of police deficiencies contributed to the tragedy.
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