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Andrew Hastie comments on Ben Roberts-Smith war crimes charges
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie stated that Ben Roberts-Smith is entitled to a presumption of innocence regarding war crimes charges but emphasized that no one is above the law. Hastie, who previously testified against Roberts-Smith in a defamation case, called the arrest a sobering day for Australia.
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1 evidence itemsBen Roberts-Smith entitled to presumption of innocence but ‘none of us are above the law’, Andrew Hastie says
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Ben Roberts-Smith entitled to presumption of innocence but ‘none of us are above the law’, Andrew Hastie says
Apr 9, 2026, 2:17 PM
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