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The international criminal court in the Hague looks at some of the gravest war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Now, Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie has asked it to investigate senior Australian Defence Force commanders for alleged war crimes.
She says the Brereton report, which found credible information about 39 alleged murders in Afghanistan involving members of the Australian special forces, let senior commanders off the hook.
Today, Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie on why her experience as a veteran convinced her to make a referral to the Hague.
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Guest: Independent Senator Jacqui Lambie.
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