One Nation leader Pauline Hanson tells rally Ben Roberts-Smith is a person ‘I respect and I admire’
Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, expressed her admiration for Ben Roberts-Smith during a rally in Brisbane. She compared his prosecution for war crimes to her own past legal troubles, emphasizing the need for public support. The event attracted around 100 supporters who rallied for Roberts-Smith, who faces serious allegations but denies any wrongdoing.
- ▪Pauline Hanson stated that Ben Roberts-Smith is a person she respects and admires.
- ▪Roberts-Smith, a former soldier, faces five charges of war crime murder related to his service in Afghanistan.
- ▪The rally was organized as a community barbecue to support Roberts-Smith, with about 100 attendees.
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People are seen during a community barbecue organised by supporters of Ben Roberts-Smith at Rocks Riverside Park in Brisbane on Sunday. Photograph: Darren England/AAPView image in fullscreenPeople are seen during a community barbecue organised by supporters of Ben Roberts-Smith at Rocks Riverside Park in Brisbane on Sunday. Photograph: Darren England/AAPBen Roberts-SmithOne 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 overturned Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Andrew MessengerSun 7 Jun 2026 02.57 EDTLast modified on Sun 7 Jun 2026 03.03 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe One Nation leader,…
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