Mr Benjamin Roberts-Smith: Role of OSI

Question

1. What role has the Special Investigator played in the laying of charges against Victoria Cross medal holder Mr Ben Roberts-Smith? 2. How much has been spent so far in the pursuit of Mr BRS? 3. What is the estimated cost of bringing him to trial and running the prosecution? 4. What support is being provided to key Afghani witnesses for the BRS trial to live in Australia? 5. Are these witnesses receiving welfare payments whilst in Australia? 6. Are these witnesses receiving any other payments for giving evidence against Mr Roberts-Smith? 7. Are members of the witnesses' families living in Australia? 8. Are they receiving welfare or other payments living in Australia? 9. Are the witnesses and family members being offered permanent residency in Australia or other benefits in return for giving evidence for the prosecution? 10. Why is the Special Investigator involved in the witch hunt against Mr Roberts-Smith?

Answer

Please see attached answer.

Documents

• Question with answer (PDF) (opens in a new tab)
• BE26-346.pdf (opens in a new tab)