Australia's most-decorated living soldier charged over alleged war crimes

"It will be alleged the victims were shot by the accused or shot by subordinate members of the ADF in the presence of, and acting on the orders of, the accused."

— Krissy Barrett , Other

"[It] is very important that there not be political engagement."

— Anthony Albanese , Politician

"The OSI has been tasked with investigating literally dozens of murders alleged to have been committed in the middle of a war zone in a country 9,000km from Australia."

— Ross Barnett , Other

"It will be alleged that the victims were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged murder in Afghanistan."

— Krissy Barrett , Other

"It will be alleged the victims were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged murder in Afghanistan."

— Krissy Barrett , Other

"It was a careful and professional investigation under challenging circumstances."

— Ross Barnett , Other

"The arrest is a necessary and pivotal step forward that symbolises Australia’s respect for global justice and accountability efforts."

— Zaki Haidari , Activist

"It will be alleged the victims were not taking part in hostilities at the time of their alleged murder in Afghanistan."

— Krissy Barrett , Other

"It will be alleged the victims were detained, unarmed and under the control of Australian Defence Force members when they were killed."

— Krissy Barrett , Other