The Australian Government's Legal Position, As May Be Contained Or Set Out In Emails, Memoranda Or Other Documents Within The Possession Of Dfat, On The Legality Of Armed Action In Relation To Iran…

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DFAT released a heavily redacted internal brief prepared on 2 March 2026 addressing the Australian Government's legal position on armed action against Iran that commenced on 28 February 2026. The only substantive disclosure indicates Australia's stated position that it maintains longstanding support for international law and firm commitment to its obligations, while asserting that Israel and the US must explain the legal basis for their own actions. The document, cleared by Assistant Secretary Matt Wise from the International Security Group, comprised 14 pages, with pages 3-14 and 17-28 redacted under national security exemptions (sections 22(1)(a)(i) and (ii)), preventing disclosure of Australia's detailed legal analysis or internal policy deliberations on the strikes' international law compliance.