Ben Roberts-Smith v the media: part eight, the pursuit of truth

Published: July 11, 2023, 3 p.m.

At the heart of the defamation case Ben Roberts-Smith launched against three of Australia\u2019s biggest newspapers were the articles published by Nick McKenzie and Chris Masters. In this episode Ben Doherty speaks to these journalists about what led them to start this investigation, how they overcame their doubts and fears to publish articles that accused Australia\u2019s most decorated living soldier of war crimes, and what the results of the civil case mean for Australia\u2019s military legacy