Michael Bachelard
Investigative reporter for The Age and The Sydney Morning Herald who has worked on coverage of Australian conduct in Afghanistan and contributed detailed reporting on the Office of the Special Investigator's case.
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Apr 7, 2026 • 17min
Nick McKenzie on the arrest of Ben Roberts-Smith
Michael Bachelard, investigative reporter who covered Australian conduct in Afghanistan. Nick McKenzie, long‑form investigative journalist central to reporting on Roberts‑Smith. They recount how the arrest unfolded, outline the five alleged war‑crime murder charges, and explain the investigative methods and legal hurdles ahead. The conversation also touches on the cultural and political fallout.
