'I feel sorry': Pauline Hanson stands by Ben Roberts-Smith

Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation and Queensland Senator, publicly stands by former SAS soldier Ben Roberts-Smith amid ongoing legal challenges related to alleged war crimes. Speaking on 3AW Mornings with Tom Elliott, Hanson expresses deep sympathy for Roberts-Smith, drawing parallels between his treatment and her own experience with a wrongful criminal conviction. She criticizes the timing and handling of the investigation, the media frenzy surrounding his arrest, and the prolonged nature of the legal process, which she says has cost $300 million and caused immense personal suffering. Hanson questions the integrity of the judicial system, citing perjury and lack of accountability, and argues that the focus should be on truth rather than political or media-driven narratives. She also uses the moment to advocate for broader political change in Victoria, criticizing the state's governance, debt, and corruption, while expressing openness to coalition partnerships to unseat Labor. Her comments extend to international affairs, where she supports Donald Trump’s decision to suspend military action against Iran, framing it as a necessary step toward peace and regime change in a 'horrible evil regime'.