Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

The decision to invade Iraq was based on wrong information but was not malicious, John Howard says. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS)

The Iraq War exposed critical flaws in Australia's decision-making processes, cabinet historian David Lee says, with greater transparency and accountability needed when deciding whether to go to war. 

Newly released, previously secret 2004 cabinet papers offer a detailed look at Australia's involvement in the US-led invasion of Iraq.