Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith is seen chatting with veterans and taking selfies with supporters at Anzac Day dawn service - a week after he was released from custody

By OLIVIA DAY, ASSISTANT NEWS EDITOR, AUSTRALIA Published: 23:16, 24 April 2026 | Updated: 23:17, 24 April 2026 Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has made an appearance at an Anzac Day dawn service in Queensland this morning. Australia's most decorated soldier was seen at the service on Currumbin Beach, on the Gold Coast, early on Saturday morning, his medals of service pinned to this suit jacket. 'I've never thought about not coming, I was always going to be here,' he told the ABC.  Photos show a beaming Roberts-Smith chatting with veterans, shaking the hand of a young naval officer and smiling for selfies with supporters who also turned out for the dawn service. The former SAS soldier attended the service with his partner, Sarah Matulin, and his parents. Ms Matulin appeared to be moved by the ceremony and was seen blowing her nose, as thousands turned out to pay their respects to those who fought. Accused war criminal Ben Roberts-Smith has made an appearance at an Anzac Day dawn service in Queensland this morning The former SAS soldier was seen taking selfies with supporters Roberts-Smith and thousands of others braved the cold, wet weather for the Currumbin Beach dawn service Roberts-Smith is seen shaking the hand of a naval officer during the service Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.