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In his forthcoming book Crossing the Line,an investigative journalist at the heart of the trial shares the moment that changed its course.
One of Australia’s leading defence barristers says jurors “from outer space” would be needed to hear ex-soldier Ben Roberts-Smith’s case if it went to trial. But other legal experts argue the judicial system is robust and that jurors can be trusted to fulfil their duty.
Crossing the Line tells the story of how the Walkley Award winner exposed Ben Roberts-Smith and fought the biggest defamation court case in Australian history.
Ben Roberts-Smith has ruled out apologising to the families affected by his actions in Afghanistan.
The former soldier was seen checking into a business class flight in Queenstown on Wednesday afternoon.
A new joint taskforce will investigate Ben Roberts-Smith’s alleged crimes in Afghanistan after a long-running federal police inquiry was abandoned over concerns about admissibility of evidence.
The offer was made to then-defence minister Linda Reynolds but was turned down by the Morrison government because it did not want anybody’s medals revoked.
Former defence minister Linda Reynolds also wants senior officers to take more responsibility for alleged wrongdoing in Afghanistan.
Anyone considering a career in the armed forces should learn an old school motto,Honor non Honores - seek honour above rewards.
The sociologist who triggered the Brereton war crimes inquiry says soldiers who oversaw alleged wrongdoing in Afghanistan should be stripped of their honours.