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Journalist Chris Masters barred from 2026 lecture over controversy linked to book on war crimes by Ben Roberts-Smith.
Award-winning journalist Chris Masters has been barred from delivering the 2026 CEW Bean lecture at Tuggeranong Homestead due to concerns over damaging ties with the Australian War Memorial.
The decision follows backlash over his book *Flawed Hero*, which detailed court-acknowledged war crimes by former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith.
The War Memorial had previously excluded the book from a literary prize, a move criticized by historians as undermining truth.
Organizers, MOTH, said they could not risk losing access to the historic site.
Critics argue the cancellation compromises historical integrity, especially as the War Memorial continues to display Roberts-Smith’s Victoria Cross despite the court’s findings.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between institutional reputation and accountability in Australia’s military history.
El periodista Chris Masters fue excluido de la conferencia de 2026 por una controversia relacionada con el libro sobre crímenes de guerra de Ben Roberts-Smith.