Australian politicians demand inquiry into Iraq invasion

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Source: The Guardian

Leading Australian politicians and former defence chiefs are demanding an independent investigation, along the lines of the Chilcot inquiry in Britain, into their country's role in the invasion of Iraq.

They say an independent inquiry must investigate the circumstances that led the then National-Liberal coalition to participate in the US-led invasion in 2003 in which Australia contributed 2,000 troops, including special forces. It must also conduct a review of the war powers of the government, and draw lessons for the future.

Demands for an inquiry are led by former Liberal prime minister, Malcolm Fraser, former defence secretary, Paul Barratt, and former chief of the Australian Defence Force, General Peter Gration.

Read more: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2012/aug/15/australian-politicians-inquiry-iraq-invasion

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If Australia were still a penal colony, this story headline would read: Australia indicts Bush!

[grahamhgreen]

1. Excellent! We need to LOOK BACK at the actions of the Bush admin as well.

[riverbendviewgal]

2. That would be so awesome

It would be great to see a REAL investigation.

[DissidentVoice]

3. John Howard

Didn't John Howard lose his job, and even his seat in the Australian Parliament, because of his almost-unflinching support of Bush?

I have the greatest respect for our Australian allies. I hope they get this sorted out.

[Swagman]

4. if only..but thankfully he did lose his seat but mainly because he wanted to strip workers rights