Many in the Defence Force expected the inquiry to be completed in 2018, but it is set to run on for months.
A lengthy investigation into possible war crimes committed by elite Australian soldiers in Afghanistan will not be made public before this year's federal election.The war crimes inquiry is set to run on for months, at least until the second half of 2019The Defence Department claims the need for thoroughness and fairness has affected the timeframe
One special forces veteran, speaking on the condition of anonymity, told the ABC that there were"natural justice impacts" from having the inquiry extended, and that it was"painful" for those involved. Many in the ADF had originally anticipated the inquiry would be completed by 2018, but in a statement to the ABC the Defence Department has confirmed the independent IGADF inquiry is"ongoing".
Neil James from the Australia Defence Association said he was surprised at the length of the inquiry but was pleased to know the findings would not be made public during an election campaign.
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