The man who blew the whistle on allegations Australian special forces solders committed war crimes has lost his final appeal as he remains behind bars.

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David McBride sought leave from the High Court to appeal his imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to obtaining and disseminating classified defence information.

He was sentenced to a total of five years and eight months behind bars, with a non-parole period of two years and three months, meaning he'll remain in prison until at least August 2026.

His appeal on the conviction and the severity of

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