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Former Deputy Police Commissioner Nick Kaldas arrives for the sentencing of Gary Jubelin at the Downing Centre Local Court in Sydney, Wednesday, April 8,2020. Jubelin has been found guilty of unlawful conduct while he led the long-time investigation into William Tyrrell's disappearance. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) NO ARCHIVING

Justice system faces trial as war crimes investigated

The AFP will need a team of specialist investigators as it prepares for the first prosecutions on home soil of alleged atrocities by Australian troops.

Save Our Heros Summit held at the Preston Stanley in Parliament House of NSW. Victoria Cross recipient and Afghanistan veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was a special guest. Picture: Toby Zerna

Open court ‘essential to rebuttal’

The Victoria Cross winner’s lawyer told the Federal Court it was essential his client be allowed to testify in open court.

FILE - In this May 7, 2020, file photo President Donald Trump listens during a meeting about the coronavirus response in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington. Trump is hoping to persuade a Supreme Court with two of his appointees to keep his tax and other financial records from being turned over to lawmakers and a New York district attorney. The justices are hearing arguments by telephone Tuesday, May 12. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Thumbs up for PM, down for US, China

A poll conducted by the Lowy Institute surveying attitudes towards the coronavirus found the crisis had stripped the gloss off both the US and China.

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MBDA has a missile launch simulator at the Land forces expo. MBDA Director of Communications, Cyrielle Bouju (R), and MBDA Engineer Florian Jacomme, with the latest high tech missile guidance system. At the Adelaide Convention Centre, 6 September 2018. (AAP Image/Dean Martin)

Defence expo cancelled

The centrepiece exhibition showcasing defence equipment, technology and services for the region’s armies, has been cancelled.

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 11: Medics suit up in personal protective equipment (PPE), as they prepare to pick up a patient in severe respiratory distress from a group home next to Maimonides Medical Center on May 11, 2020 in the Borough Park neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Though New York case numbers have trended downward, a new survey suggests that most new cases are being identified in people who self-describe as not working and social distancing at home, highlighting the risk of infection outside the workplace. Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP == FOR NEWSPAPERS, INTERNET, TELCOS & TELEVISION USE ONLY ==

‘We can’t be caught short again’

Australia must create a US-style centre for disease control if it hopes to avoid the worst of future pandemics.

Health minister Greg Hunt addresses the media during a press conference in Frankston, Melbourne, Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Lifeblood has announced it will start collecting convalescent plasma to aid the fight against COVID-19. (AAP Image/James Ross) NO ARCHIVING

Hunt: we knew WHO got it wrong

Australia was mystified as to why the World Health Organisation took so long to declare the coronavirus a disease of a pandemic proportions despite mounting evidence.

Save Our Heros Summit held at the Preston Stanley in Parliament House of NSW. Victoria Cross recipient and Afghanistan veteran Ben Roberts-Smith was a special guest. Picture: Toby Zerna

Hero denies AFP war crimes move

Ben Roberts-Smith has denied reports the AFP has referred him to prosecutors to face possible war crimes charges.

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Ben Roberts-Smith photographed will lead the 2019 Canberra ANZAC Day march on ANZAC Day, April 25 2019. Picture by Sean Davey.

Secrecy shrouds war hero court case

Attorney-General Christian Porter has invoked a national security gag over the defamation trial of war hero Ben Roberts Smith.

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AFP record ice bust worth more than a billion dollars following raids in Melbourne on Wednesday. AFP Deputy Commissioner Neil Gaughan. Picture: Josie Hayden

Media raids officer named Canberra police chief

The Australian Federal Police officer who oversaw two controversial raids on the ABC and News Corporation is set to become the ACT’s new chief police officer.

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Medics perform COVID-19 tests at a drive-through COVID-19 testing center on Bondi Beach in Sydney on April 11, 2020. - Authorities have closed Sydney's Bondi Beach and increased police patrol in an effort to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP)

Surveillance key to easing lockdown

Aggressive testing of vulnerable community groups is vital if authorities are to ease lockdown restrictions.

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