Australian forces to expand Islamic State strikes after fears military members could be prosecuted

By David Wroe
Updated September 1 2016 - 7:18pm, first published 10:54am
F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrew head to their aircraft in preparation for departure to the Middle East. Photo: Supplied
F/A-18F Super Hornet aircrew head to their aircraft in preparation for departure to the Middle East. Photo: Supplied
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull makes the announcement in Parliament on Thursday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen
Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull makes the announcement in Parliament on Thursday. Photo: Alex Ellinghausen

Australian military forces will be able to target Islamic State logistics and support personnel as well as combat fighters under a change in the law aimed at protecting defence personnel from possible criminal prosecutions.