Andrew Hastie distances himself from Ben Roberts-Smith's murder charges
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie distanced himself from Ben Roberts-Smith's prosecution, stating he is not to blame for the former SAS corporal's murder charges. Hastie provided limited corroborative evidence in a defamation case that led to the war crimes allegations. His position has garnered both support and criticism as he navigates the political fallout.
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Published 06 Jul 2026, 07:36 UTC · Updated 06 Jul 2026, 08:20 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: The West Australian. Editorial policy · Corrections
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