Defence officials call for ‘deep reform’ to counter perceptions of inaction on Brereton inquiry

Exclusive: Despite war crimes inquiry saying commanders must bear' responsibility for what happened on their watch, the previous government suspended punishment against them

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Australian military commanders have not been absolved" of their share of responsibility over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan, despite a controversial decision under the former government to suspend punishment.

Defence officials are anxious to confront any perception they are failing to act on the cultural failings exposed by the Brereton inquiry, according to new documents obtained by Guardian Australia.

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