ABC News – Australia ·australia ·3 hours ago

Invitation to Ben Roberts-Smith was 'standard practice', war memorial director says

Australian War Memorial director Matt Anderson confirmed that inviting Ben Roberts-Smith to next week's Afghanistan gallery opening is 'standard practice' for Victoria Cross recipients. Roberts-Smith, facing war crime charges, had his bail conditions adjusted to attend the event showcasing Australia's twenty-year involvement in the conflict. The exhibition raises questions about the war's purpose and impact on gender equality.

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