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Roberts-Smith attends Anzac Day dawn service on the Gold Coast

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Roberts-Smith attends Anzac Day dawn service on the Gold Coast Updated ,first published Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has arrived at a beachside dawn service on the southern Gold Coast, adorned in medals received for his service in Afghanistan. Roberts-Smith, who is currently on bail facing war crime charges he has denied, arrived to the Currumbin service at about 4.30am on Saturday weari...
The presence of Ben Roberts-Smith at an Anzac Day service while facing war crime charges presents a complex intersection of national identity, military honor, and legal accountability. The strongest version of this narrative acknowledges the tension between respecting veterans’ service and addressing serious allegations of misconduct. The RSL’s stance—that Roberts-Smith, as a veteran, has the right to attend commemorations—reflects a principled commitment to inclusivity within the veteran commun...