2026-06-1710 min readBy Kavya (Senior Legal and Defense Affairs Correspondent)Download AppJoin Telegram
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Ben Roberts-Smith Granted Bail Variation to Attend Australian War Memorial Ceremony
A court has modified Ben Roberts-Smith's bail conditions to permit attendance at a formal Australian War Memorial ceremony in Canberra.
Executive Summary
An Australian court has approved a variation to the bail conditions of former soldier and Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith, allowing him to attend a formal ceremony at the Australian War Memorial. The decision comes as Roberts-Smith continues to face war crime murder charges relating to military deployments in Afghanistan, allegations that he strongly denies.
Key Takeaways
- ✓The court approved a temporary variation to Ben Roberts-Smith's bail conditions.
- ✓He may attend an official Australian War Memorial ceremony on June 23.
- ✓Prosecutors did not oppose the application but raised compliance concerns.
- ✓Judge Susan Horan imposed modified conditions to mitigate risks.
- ✓A separate request to attend a military social event was rejected.
- ✓Roberts-Smith faces five counts of war crime murder linked to Afghanistan deployments.
- ✓He has denied all allegations and remains presumed innocent.
- ✓Further hearings on his bail arrangements are expected next week.
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