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Tess Ikonomou

ADF troops may face death penalty in Japan

Australia-Japan talks about military access are continuing as a federal committee investigates. (Dave Hunt/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Australian defence force personnel could face the death penalty in Japan under a treaty between the two nations, a federal parliamentary committee has heard.

The Australia-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement seeks to improve the ability of the countries' militaries to work together and with other key allies, including the US.

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