Former veterans minister warns of War Memorial heritage risk
A former veterans' affairs and defence personnel minister is lobbying MPs for a rethink of redevelopment plans for the Australian War Memorial, warning that expert heritage concerns have not been addressed.
Alan Griffin – a long-time Victorian MP and Rudd government minister – says the historic Canberra memorial is among Australia's most important buildings and must be protected, questioning the works' $500 million price tag.
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