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Sacrifice

Monday 10 March at 8:30pm

Four Corners investigates the War Memorial’s ties to weapons makers and a controversial transformation

Four Corners | Monday 10 March | ABC TV + ABC iview

For more than 80 years, the Australian War Memorial has stood as a solemn shrine to those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

This week, Four Corners reveals how this sacred institution is increasingly entwined with the global arms industry — raising troubling questions about conflicts of interest, corporate influence, and the future of the memorial itself.

In Sacrifice, Gold Walkley Award-winning journalist Mark Willacy exposes how the war memorial has accepted funding from some of the world’s largest weapons manufacturers, despite former insiders condemning the money as “dirty” and inappropriate for an institution dedicated to honouring the human cost of war.

As the war memorial undergoes a $550 million redevelopment — described by critics as an attempt to turn the site into a “Disneyland of war” — this investigation asks whether the expansion ensures the memorial’s future or undermines its fundamental purpose.

Sacrifice, reported by Mark Willacy and produced by Jonathan Miller, goes to air on Monday 10th March at 8.30pm on ABC TV and ABC iview. See more at abc.net.au/news and on ABC News social media platforms.

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Betrayal of Trust

Monday 17 March at 8:00pm

Betrayal of Trust: Australia’s Childcare Crisis

An extended investigation at the earlier time of 8pm

Four Corners | Monday 17 March| ABC TV + ABC iview

This week on Four Corners, a one-hour special reveals the deep failures and systemic issues plaguing Australia’s childcare sector.

With nearly one-and-a-half million children enrolled in childcare across the country, parents trust that their children will be safe and cared for.

And while the glossy brochures and marketing paint a rosy picture, the reality of the system is far darker, and families are paying the price.

Reporter Adele Ferguson uncovers shocking cases of child abuse, neglect, and injury, highlighting critical gaps in childcare safety and accountability.

As the $20 billion industry grows, the focus on financial gain over child welfare has sparked a nationwide call for action.

Advocates warn that without immediate reform, the childcare industry will continue to put profit over children’s safety.

Betrayal of Trust, reported by Adele Ferguson and produced by Chris Gillett, goes to air on Monday 17 March at 8.00pm on ABC TV and ABC iview. See more at abc.net.au/news and on ABC News social media platforms.