The 'why' behind the Afghan Files story - the whistle blower speaks
David McBride in conversation with Tom Ravlic
Critical Line Item with Tom Ravlic · Tommy Ravlic
November 22, 202240m 44s
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Show Notes
People who tell stories governments don't want to hear about their internal workings tend to not be popular and also are pursued if they part with information deemed confidential to the media. David McBride, a military lawyer, raised concerns about the conduct of Australian troops in Afghanistan through appropriate channels in the Department of Defence. Had they been dealt with satisfactorily McBride would not have become a household name. He took his story to the media as a last resort. He talks through the challenges of revealing unpleasant truths in this episode.
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