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Legislative Changes Threaten Aussie Troops | Sydney News
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- Jul 1, 2026
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A former Air Force commander warns that recent Criminal Code amendments could dangerously weaken Australia’s military, expose troops to legal jeopardy, and even retroactively charge veterans with war crimes for past actions. Van Haren highlights how the new “hors de combat” definition—now requiring only two conditions instead of three—could enable enemy forces to fake surrender, forcing Aussie soldiers to hesitate in life-or-death moments. The changes, framed as a technical fix to align with international law, raise alarms from legal experts and opposition figures alike, who fear the revisions could lower the threshold for war crime allegations and undermine battlefield decision-making. Van Haren is calling for a Senate inquiry to assess the real-world impact before it’s too late. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/da354c66c4475351