A former SAS soldier and Liberal MP has faced criticism from One Nation after testifying under subpoena in a defamation case linked to the failed 2022 civil proceedings. Describing his appearance in court as an unwelcome obligation, the witness emphasized his reluctance to participate, calling the process regrettable. His testimony was given under oath, requiring full disclosure of his knowledge of the case. The controversy highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding the legal proceedings.
The Liberal MP and former SAS soldier is under attack from One Nation after complying with a subpoena to give evidence in the failed 2022 civil caseGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcast“I don’t dislike Mr Roberts-Smith at all. I pity Mr Roberts-Smith. I pity this whole process. I don’t want to be here.”Andrew Hastie was a reluctant witness in the Ben Roberts-Smith defamation case. Hastie appeared only under force of subpoena in 2022: compelled to attend court, obliged to swear an oath, and to tell “the whole truth and nothing but the truth”.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
