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Politics
Tess Ikonomou

War decisions must not change: Defence

The prime minister and cabinet decide when Australia goes to war, without parliament's approval. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO) (AAP)

National security would be harmed if Australia's process for sending troops to war was changed, a parliamentary inquiry has been told.

In a submission to a review of international armed conflict decision-making, the Defence Department warns against changing the status-quo and describes the current process as necessary.

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