Former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has his bail conditions varied so he can attend the opening of the Anzac Hall at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra next week, according to reports. The court allows him to go as part of an event that includes all other living Victoria Cross recipients. The changes enable attendance at the specific War Memorial opening, with the timing set for the next week.
However, the reports say the judge does not permit Roberts-Smith to attend a separate military graduation parade and afterparty north of Sydney. That restriction is linked to concerns that he might interact with another person associated with the ongoing legal matter, Oliver Schulz, who is also referred to as an alleged war criminal in the coverage.
Both outlets describe the decision as a targeted adjustment to his bail—allowing participation in one public commemorative event while maintaining tighter limits around other gatherings. The information presented reflects court directions on where he may go and the circumstances under which interactions could occur.
