Ben Roberts-Smith.
Australian soldier (born 1978)
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What's happening
Earlier this month
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Accusations of war crimes surface against Ben Roberts-Smith regarding his service commitments in Afghanistan, linked to events at the Australian War Memorial.Well supported7 reports1 development inside
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ADF members attended a protest regarding the government's plan to sell defence properties.Some support1 report
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Roberts-Smith chose Ben Fordham over Karl Stefanovic for an interview, while Jasmine wore BRS merchandise.Some support2 reports
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Ben Roberts-Smith used Instagram to announce a brand deal on October 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Anthony Albanese glorified Australia's role in the Afghanistan occupation, while Ben Roberts-Smith attended a related ceremony.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney Airport on May 28, 2026, while under investigation into allegations of war crime-related murder, involving the Australian Federal Police.Well supported15 reports2 developments inside
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Political discourse in Canberra involves the Roberts-Smith brouhaha, Independents, and vested interests influencing the Labor Party.Some support1 report
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Andrew Hastie faced attacks on June 29, 2026, after reportedly giving evidence against Ben Roberts-Smith.Well supported16 reports1 development inside
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Andrew Hastie was subpoenaed for a defamation trial regarding his service record.Some support1 report
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Political figures, including Andrew Hastie and Gina Rinehart, defended Ben Roberts-Smith's service record and combat operations.Well supported6 reports1 development inside
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One Nation voters show strong support for Ben Roberts-Smith, who ranks second in popularity to Pauline Hanson.Some support1 report
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Angus Taylor ruled out Antic's merger angling and commented on Antic's association with Ben Roberts-Smith.Some support1 report1 development inside
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One Nation voters prefer Roberts-Smith over Taylor.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
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Ben Roberts-Smith attended a commemoration event on the Gold Coast regarding alleged war crimes during the neo-colonial occupation of Afghanistan.Some support1 report
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The Australian War Memorial invited Matt Anderson to a gallery opening dedicated to the 20-year war in Afghanistan.Some support1 report
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Pauline Hanson publicly threw her support behind Ben Roberts-Smith following allegations related to his service in Afghanistan.Some support2 reports
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Chris Masters questioned Ben Roberts-Smith regarding his war record.Some support1 report
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Ben Roberts-Smith is linked to an investigation into media leaks regarding an arrest, while Anthony Albanese faces questions about government tax policy.Some support1 report
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Around Ben Roberts-Smith this week
News at the entities that move Ben Roberts-Smith most-
Australian Federal Police OperationalThe Australian Federal Police and ASIO launched a joint counter-terrorism team investigation.Moves Ben Roberts-Smith
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Gina Rinehart OperationalPauline Hanson seeks a score settling for Gina Rinehart, coinciding with government plans to cut defense and subsidies.Moves Ben Roberts-Smith
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Australian War Memorial TransactionalThe government will engage the Australian War Memorial to discuss history, alongside Tim Watts speaking on the Defence Estates Review.Moves Ben Roberts-Smith
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One Nation OperationalOne Nation held press conferences in Melbourne and utilized ABC for national policy announcements.Moves Ben Roberts-Smith
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senate OperationalLegislative bodies in Texas are proposing bills to legalize cannabis.Moves Ben Roberts-Smith
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Australian Defence Force StructuralThe Commonwealth filed a claim regarding products used by the Australian Defence Force at Australian bases.Moves Ben Roberts-Smith
Connections
The 30 strongest of 34, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Andrew Hastie Operational
The relationship is defined by shared military service followed by intense, active legal and political conflict, including defamation trials and war crimes allegations.
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Australian Federal Police Operational
The Australian Federal Police is actively investigating, prosecuting, and tracking Ben Roberts-Smith for alleged war crimes.
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Gina Rinehart Operational
Gina Rinehart provides consistent public, financial, and legacy support for Ben Roberts-Smith during legal and personal challenges.
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Australian War Memorial Transactional
The Australian War Memorial has extended formal invitations for Ben Roberts-Smith to attend its official openings and gallery events.
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One Nation Operational
One Nation provides active political defense and support for Ben Roberts-Smith while also subjecting him to public criticism.
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Krissy Barrett Operational
The relationship is defined by a shared, high-stakes investigation into pending arrest details.
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Oliver Schulz Operational
Potential competitive interaction due to shared legal issues.
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Anthony Besanko Transactional
Anthony Besanko issued a ruling regarding conduct allegations made against Ben Roberts-Smith.
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Commonwealth Operational
A is involved in the legal and testimonial matters concerning the allegations of war crimes against Commonwealth.
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Australian Defence Force Structural
Ben Roberts-Smith is a member of the Australian Defence Force and has been linked to deployments and associated controversies.
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senate Operational
The Senate's legislative body is actively involved in questioning and utilizing its laws to prosecute Ben Roberts-Smith.
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Angus Taylor Operational
The entities are linked through political competition, shared constituency preferences, and mutual political narratives.
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Pauline Hanson Operational
Pauline Hanson publicly supports Ben Roberts-Smith, and their public popularity is compared.
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Chris Masters Transactional
Chris Masters questioned Ben Roberts-Smith regarding his war record, leading to investigative reporting and a defamation suit.
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Afghanistan Shared context
Ben Roberts-Smith's service and alleged war crimes are contextually linked to his deployment in Afghanistan.
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Adam Wilkinson Operational
A is involved in the investigation of B's high-profile case.
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Brisbane Shared context
The person was in Brisbane, which served as the origin point for a flight they were taking.
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Ben Fordham Operational
Ben Fordham hosted an interview with Ben Roberts-Smith.
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Hanson Mentioned together
Hanson praised Roberts-Smith as a war hero.
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Instagram Shared context
Ben Roberts-Smith used Instagram as a platform to announce a brand.
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Sydney Airport Shared context
The airport served as the location where the high-profile arrest of the individual took place.
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Canberra Mentioned together
The relationship is based on the co-mention of Ben Roberts-Smith's political controversy in general political discourse.
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Hancock Prospecting Mentioned together
Hancock Prospecting has named assets, including a company complex, after Ben Roberts-Smith in recognition of his service.
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Karl Stefanovic Operational
Roberts-Smith and Stefanovic are in direct competition for opportunities or audience share.
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Richard Marles Shared context
The two politicians are co-mentioned within the context of Australian political and defense events.
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Rocks Riverside Park Shared context
Rocks Riverside Park was used as a location for rallies supporting Ben Roberts-Smith.
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Gold Coast Shared context
Ben Roberts-Smith attended a commemoration event located in Gold Coast.
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Sean Bell Shared context
Both individuals are linked by the political entity One Nation regarding a controversial trial.
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Anthony Albanese Mentioned together
Relationship between Anthony Albanese and Ben Roberts-Smith is not established by the provided evidence.
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Kingston Mentioned together
The provided evidence does not describe a relationship between Kingston and Ben Roberts-Smith.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
4 events- ADF members attended a protest regarding the government's plan to sell defence properties.
- Roberts-Smith chose Ben Fordham over Karl Stefanovic for an interview, while Jasmine wore BRS merchandise.
- Ben Roberts-Smith used Instagram to announce a brand deal on October 1, 2026.
- Anthony Albanese glorified Australia's role in the Afghanistan occupation, while Ben Roberts-Smith attended a related ceremony.
September 2026
3 events- Political discourse in Canberra involves the Roberts-Smith brouhaha, Independents, and vested interests influencing the Labor Party.
- Andrew Hastie was subpoenaed for a defamation trial regarding his service record.
- Political figures, including Andrew Hastie and Gina Rinehart, defended Ben Roberts-Smith's service record and combat operations.
August 2026
2 eventsShow 2 earlier months
July 2026
1 eventJune 2026
8 events- Accusations of war crimes surface against Ben Roberts-Smith regarding his service commitments in Afghanistan, linked to events at the Australian War Memorial.
- Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested at Sydney Airport on May 28, 2026, while under investigation into allegations of war crime-related murder, involving the Australian Federal Police.
- Andrew Hastie faced attacks on June 29, 2026, after reportedly giving evidence against Ben Roberts-Smith.
- Ben Roberts-Smith attended a commemoration event on the Gold Coast regarding alleged war crimes during the neo-colonial occupation of Afghanistan.
- The Australian War Memorial invited Matt Anderson to a gallery opening dedicated to the 20-year war in Afghanistan.
- Pauline Hanson publicly threw her support behind Ben Roberts-Smith following allegations related to his service in Afghanistan.
- Chris Masters questioned Ben Roberts-Smith regarding his war record.
- Ben Roberts-Smith is linked to an investigation into media leaks regarding an arrest, while Anthony Albanese faces questions about government tax policy.