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Hanson Backs Roberts-Smith Amid War Crimes Charges

4/7/2026

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  • Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, expressed unwavering support for Ben Roberts-Smith after his arrest on war crimes charges, including five murder counts tied to Afghanistan incidents.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese refrained from commenting on the legal matter.
  • Greens spokesperson David Shoebridge called for accountability and urged a dedicated war crimes investigation unit.
  • The charges have sparked discussions on accountability of military personnel.