Political figures, including Andrew Hastie and Gina Rinehart, defended Ben Roberts-Smith's service record and combat operations.
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Updated sep 13
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- Hastie criticized Joyce and Hanson's political stance on ABC Radio.
- Andrew Hastie criticized the politicization of Ben Roberts-Smith's case, Gina Rinehart named a housing complex in his honor, and Hastie attacked Pauline Hanson.
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Political figures, including Andrew Hastie and Gina Rinehart, defended Ben Roberts-Smith's service record and combat operations.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Andrew Hastie criticized the politicization of Ben Roberts-Smith's case, Gina Rinehart named a housing complex in his honor, and Hastie attacked Pauline Hanson.Sub-event
Hastie and Rinehart publicly backed Roberts-Smith against prosecution and political attacks.1 source
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The entities involved
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Andrew Hastie
Australian politician
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Ben Roberts-Smith
Australian soldier (born 1978)
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Hanson
American professional wrestler
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