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One Nation Leader Praises Former Soldier

Updated 2026-06-07 07:15 UTC 1 source Neutral

Australian politician Pauline Hanson has praised former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, calling him a person she respects and admires. The statement comes as Roberts-Smith faces prosecution for war crimes.

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The Guardian

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson tells rally Ben Roberts-Smith is a person ‘I respect and I admire’

Hanson compares former soldier’s prosecution for war crimes to her 2003 jailing for electoral fraud, which was later overturnedGet our breaking news email, free app

2026-06-07 06:57 UTC