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Dutton takes aim at war crimes study author

Andrew Tillett

Defence Minister Peter Dutton has signalled that the sociologist who helped expose alleged war crimes by Australian special forces soldiers in Afghanistan will be cut off from receiving future contracts to research military culture.

Samantha Crompvoets has come under attack from sections of the media and some politicians over plans to publish an upcoming book titled Blood Lust, Trust and Blame about her research, which involved interviewing special forces soldiers.

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Andrew Tillett writes on politics, foreign affairs, defence and security from the Canberra press gallery. Connect with Andrew on Facebook and Twitter. Email Andrew at andrew.tillett@afr.com

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