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Ben Roberts-Smith’s bail varied so alleged war criminal can attend Australian War Memorial opening

The Guardian World Tuesday 16 June 2026, 08:58 UTC By Australian Associated Press 1 min read
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Former SAS soldier had been invited along with all other living Victoria Cross recipients, judge toldGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastFormer SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has successfully varied his bail to attend the opening of the Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. However, he has not been allowed to go to a military graduation parade and after-party north of Sydney due to concerns he might interact with another alleged war criminal, Oliver...

Former SAS soldier had been invited along with all other living Victoria Cross recipients, judge told

Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has successfully varied his bail to attend the opening of the Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

However, he has not been allowed to go to a military graduation parade and after-party north of Sydney due to concerns he might interact with another alleged war criminal, Oliver Schulz, while there.

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Ben Roberts-Smith (PERSON) Australian War Memorial (EVENT) SAS (ORG) Victoria Cross (ORG) the Anzac Hall (LOCATION) the Australian War Memorial (EVENT) Canberra (LOCATION) Sydney (LOCATION) Oliver Schulz (PERSON)
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