The Australian War Memorial's director, Matt Anderson, stated it's standard practice to invite Victoria Cross recipients to events, addressing the invitation to Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces war crime charges. The new gallery focuses on Australia's 20-year involvement in Afghanistan.
The Australian War Memorial's director, Matt Anderson, stated it's standard practice to invite Victoria Cross recipients to events, addressing the invitation to Ben Roberts-Smith, who faces war crime charges. The new gallery exhibition "Was It Worth It?" explores Australia's 20-year involvement in Afghanistan.
Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has been granted a bail variation to attend the Anzac Hall opening at the Australian War Memorial. However, his request to attend a military graduation parade and after-party was denied due to concerns about interacting with another alleged war criminal.
War veteran Ben Roberts-Smith has had his bail conditions varied to allow him to attend an opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra on June 23. Prosecutors raised concerns about potential breaches of witness contact conditions but did not oppose the variation.
