On 16 August 2024, the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF) commenced an independent inquiry into allegations and perceptions that the military justice system has been, or has the potential to be, 'weaponised' or abused such that it may cause harm.
The Inquiry will consider the extent of any such abuse and any features of the military justice system that may allow for abuse. It will also evaluate existing protective factors and recommend improvements.
The Inquiry Directions can be found here.
Advisory Panel
An Advisory Panel of 4 eminent Australians will assist the Inquiry. The Advisory Panel will provide expert guidance, strategic advice and independent oversight to ensure the Inquiry’s objectives, as set out in the Directions, are met. The Advisory Panel members are:
- Her Honour Sylvia Emmett AM RAN (Retd)
- Emeritus Professor Rosalind Croucher AM
- Doctor Nikki Jamieson
- Warrant Officer Janet Brennan
Biographies of the Advisory Panel can be found here.
Submissions to the Inquiry
The Inquiry closed to public submissions on 22 June 2025. The Inquiry thanks all those who made a submission. If you contacted the Inquiry before 22 June but are yet to make your submission, please contact the Inquiry team at igadf.weaponisationinquiry@defence.gov.au.
If you made a submission to the Inquiry, you are protected under the Section 31 of the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Regulation 2016 . It is an offence to prevent or dissuade someone from providing information to the Inquiry or to victimise, penalise or prejudice someone from giving information to the Inquiry.
If you have any questions about how the Inquiry is handling your submission, please contact the Inquiry team at igadf.weaponisationinquiry@defence.gov.au.
Support Services
This Inquiry may raise matters that cause distress. Details of support services are available here.
Contact the Inquiry Team
Contact with the Inquiry Team is via e-mail to igadf.weaponisationinquiry@defence.gov.au.