Pauline Hanson says she won’t ‘abandon’ Ben Roberts-Smith as Greens argue ‘no one should be above the law’

Ben Roberts-Smith, Australia's most decorated living soldier, is facing a shocking turn of events as police charge him with five counts of war crime, including murder. Despite this, Queensland Senator Pauline Hanson remains steadfast in her support for the former Australian soldier, vowing not to "abandon" him. The development has sparked a heated debate, with the Greens calling for accountability and declaring that "no one should be above the law." Meanwhile, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has refused to comment on the arrest, leaving many to wonder what this means for Roberts-Smith's future and the reputation of Australia's military.

Queensland senator ‘steadfast’ in her support of former Australian soldier as police charge him with five counts of war crime – murderFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe One Nation leader, Pauline Hanson, says she will not “abandon” Ben Roberts-Smith despite his arrest over war crimes, as the Greens declare “no one should be above the law”.As the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, refused to weigh into Roberts-Smith’s arrest at Sydney airport on Tuesday morning, Hanson reaffirmed her long-held support for Australia’s most decorated living soldier. Continue reading...