Liberal MP ‘deeply disturbed’ by the apparent antisemitic plot. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastGreens commit to war crimes investigation unitThe Australian Greens have committed to establishing an international war crimes investigation unit in Australia as part of its policy platform ahead of this year’s election.Community members who have experienced torture or been subject to genocide and war crimes need to know they are safe here from those who committed these crimes. That’s what this war crimes investigation unit will produce.The community expects war crimes to be treated seriously but instead have seen delay and avoidance that has prevented accountability for war crimes, even those committed by Australian troops.In recent years, alleged war criminals have treated Australia as a safe haven, knowing they won’t face justice because it’s nobody’s job to investigate them. This impunity must end.Establishing an international war crimes unit is an essential part of upholding the international order and global human rights and it is criminal that Australia does not already have one. Continue reading...
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