Pauline Hanson Stands by Ben Roberts-Smith Despite Arrest for War Crimes
Queensland senator vows to continue supporting Australia's most decorated living soldier as he faces charges, despite Greens' call for no one to be above the law.
Queensland senator Pauline Hanson has vowed to continue supporting Ben Roberts-Smith, one of Australia's most decorated living soldiers, despite his recent arrest over alleged war crimes. Her unwavering stance comes as the Greens party declares that no one should be above the law.
As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declined to comment on Roberts-Smith's arrest at Sydney airport on Tuesday, Hanson reaffirmed her long-held support for the former Australian soldier. The One Nation leader stated that she will not abandon Roberts-Smith, who now faces five counts of war crime - murder.
The arrest of Roberts-Smith, who was awarded the Victoria Cross, the nation's highest military honor, has sparked a renewed debate about the accountability of Australia's most elite forces. The Greens have seized on the case, arguing that no one should be above the law, regardless of their military service record or accolades.
Source: The Guardian
