Australia’s most decorated living soldier has had his defamation case dismissed, but questions remain over his future
The 1,800 words of Justice Anthony Besanko’s summary judgment were quietly devastating.
Delivered in less than 20 minutes, the judge’s decision would see Ben Roberts-Smith VC lose what remained of his reputation, his job, and possibly his willingness to live in a country where he was once revered.
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