Parameters Set For Base Attacks

Australian troops have been authorized to use deadly force against terrorists attacking their military facilities, reports the Australian Associated Press.

A review of base security led to several improvements and legislative changes, said Defense Minister John Faulkner.

The general right of self-defense is the current legal basis for Australian troops resorting to force, said Faulkner. Proposed changes would provide certainty about what actions are authorized.

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