The Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force Afghanistan Inquiry Report, commonly known as the Brereton Report, is a report into war crimes committed by the Australian Defence Force (ADF) during the War in Afghanistan between 2005 and 2016.[1] The independent commission was initiated by the Inspector-General of the Australian Defence Force in 2016 and delivered its final report on 6 November 2020, releasing a redacted version publicly on 19 November 2020.[2] The report found evidence of 39 unlawful killings, primarily of civilians and prisoners, which had subsequently been covered up by ADF personnel.[3] The report stated 25 ADF personnel were involved in the killings, including those who were "accessories" to the incident.[4] The unlawful killings began in 2009, with most occurring in 2012 and 2013.[5] The investigation was led by Major General Paul Brereton.[6]