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Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme
Attorney-General's Department · Australia
The Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme funds reasonable legal representation and disbursement costs for current and former Australian Defence Force members involved in criminal investigations or prosecutions arising from the Afghanistan Inquiry. It supports legal advice, defence of charges, and giving evidence in related proceedings.
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Applicant is a current or former member of the Australian Defence Force
• Applicant seeks assistance for reasonable legal representation and disbursement costs
• The Office of the Special Investigator or the Australian Federal Police has asked the applicant to provide evidence, or
• The applicant has been asked or compelled by the court, prosecution or defence to provide evidence in criminal proceedings related to the AFP/OSI Afghanistan investigation, or
• The applicant has been charged with a crime related to matters that are the subject of the AFP/OSI Afghanistan investigation, or
• The applicant has been served with a Potentially Affected Person Notice by the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force, or a similar notice by another relevant authority, in relation to those matters
Legal financial assistance may be provided to current and former members of the Australian Defence Force for reasonable legal representation and disbursement costs if they can demonstrate that the Office of the Special Investigator or the Australian Federal Police has asked them to provide evidence; or they have been asked or compelled by the court, prosecution or defence to provide evidence in criminal proceedings related to matters that are the subject of the AFP/OSI Afghanistan investigation; or they have been charged with a crime in relation to those matters; or they have been served with a Potentially Affected Person Notice by the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force, or a similar notice by another relevant authority, in relation to those matters.
What's Funded
Legal advice, legal representation, defence of criminal charges, participation in AFP or Office of Special Investigator investigations, court appearances, and related legal disbursement costs connected to matters arising from the Afghanistan Inquiry.Expected Outcomes
Eligible applicants receive reimbursement for approved legal representation and disbursement costs after work has been performed and claims are lodged, enabling participation in investigations and court proceedings.Key Information
Applicant Types
individual
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
other
Keywords
legal assistanceAfghanistan InquiryAustralian Defence ForceADFcriminal investigationscriminal proceedingsAttorney-General's Departmentlegal representation
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme?
The Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme is a mixed grant offered by Attorney-General's Department in Australia. The Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme funds reasonable legal representation and disbursement costs for current and former Australian Defence Force members involved in criminal investigations or prosecutions arising from the Afghanistan Inquiry. It supports legal advice, defence of charges, and giving evidence in related proceedings.
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Who is eligible for the Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme?
- Applicant is a current or former member of the Australian Defence Force
- Applicant seeks assistance for reasonable legal representation and disbursement costs
- The Office of the Special Investigator or the Australian Federal Police has asked the applicant to provide evidence, or
- The applicant has been asked or compelled by the court, prosecution or defence to provide evidence in criminal proceedings related to the AFP/OSI Afghanistan investigation, or
- The applicant has been charged with a crime related to matters that are the subject of the AFP/OSI Afghanistan investigation, or
- The applicant has been served with a Potentially Affected Person Notice by the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force, or a similar notice by another relevant authority, in relation to those matters
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When does the Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme close?
Applications close on 30 Sept 2035. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Legal advice, legal representation, defence of criminal charges, participation in AFP or Office of Special Investigator investigations, court appearances, and related legal disbursement costs connected to matters arising from the Afghanistan Inquiry.
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How do I apply for the Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme?
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