Vietnam gives ground on Long Tan commemoration after last-minute 'high-level consultations'

By Broede Carmody, Tom McIlroy
Updated August 18 2016 - 10:36pm, first published 8:16am
About 1000 Australian veterans have travelled to Vietnam for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan.  Photo: 3AW
About 1000 Australian veterans have travelled to Vietnam for the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. Photo: 3AW

Late night negotiations between Malcolm Turnbull and his Vietnamese counterpart will see Australian veterans given restricted access to the Long Tan battle site, with wreath laying ceremonies allowed for groups of up to 100 people planned.

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