War veteran Ben Roberts‑Smith has been granted changes to his bail conditions so he can attend an official opening at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra next week. The former SAS soldier appeared at Sydney’s Downing Centre Local Court on Tuesday, where his legal team sought several amendments to ensure he could travel without breaching existing restrictions.
Roberts‑Smith has been on bail since mid‑April, after a court ruled that his case involving five counts of war‑crime murder linked to deployments in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012 would take years to reach trial. Prosecutors allege the charges relate to the deaths of unarmed Afghan nationals, claims he has categorically denied, insisting he will fight to clear his name.
The court previously determined that any risks raised by prosecutors could be managed through strict bail conditions. Tuesday’s successful application allows Roberts‑Smith to attend the June 23 opening of new gallery space at the Anzac Atrium within the Australian War Memorial.
The high‑profile case continues to draw national attention as legal proceedings move slowly toward what is expected to be a lengthy and complex trial.
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