Inquiry into the 'weaponisation' of the military justice system

The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force (IGADF), Mr James Gaynor CSC, has commenced an independent inquiry into allegations and perceptions that the military justice system has been, or has the potential to be, ‘weaponised’, such that it may cause harm.

One of the IGADF’s roles is to oversee the quality and fairness of the military justice system. The IGADF is an independent statutory office.

The Inquiry will be thorough and comprehensive. To collect a broad range of views, experiences and perspectives, the IGADF will consult widely and will invite written submissions from current and former Australian Defence Force members, their families and other members of the public.

The Inquiry’s work will also be informed by guidance from an Advisory Panel.

The Inquiry is open to public submissions from 17 March 2025 to 22 June 2025 inclusive. Anyone wishing to make a submission to the Inquiry should visit the Inquiry page on the IGADF website.

More information about the Inquiry, including the Inquiry Directions and the biographies of Advisory Panel members, is available on the IGADF website.

This Inquiry may raise matters that cause distress. Details of support services for current and former Australian Defence Force members, their families and members of the public are available on the IGADF website.