One Nation leader Pauline Hanson holds a barbecue for supporters of Ben Roberts-Smith in Brisbane’s south-west, according to multiple reports. The events described involve Hanson publicly expressing support for Roberts-Smith, who is the subject of serious allegations related to his service and is referred to by outlets as an “accused war criminal.”
The reports also say Hanson uses the gathering to criticise aspects of media coverage surrounding Roberts-Smith’s arrest. All three sources describe the same basic setting and purpose: a local park barbecue hosted by Hanson for people backing Roberts-Smith, along with remarks questioning the actions of figures above Roberts-Smith and the way the arrest is portrayed.
The articles additionally note Hanson’s party is experiencing increased public attention and popularity at the time of the event, framing the barbecue as part of her broader political activity. The sources present the incident as a public show of support by Hanson and do not provide additional details on the legal proceedings beyond characterising Roberts-Smith’s status and the arrest context.
