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Gina Rinehart questions Ben Roberts‑Smith arrest

financeApr 8, 20266102

Gina Rinehart publicly questioned the arrest of former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith over alleged war crimes. She criticized the time and taxpayer cost of the investigations, saying she does not understand the justification. Her intervention came as pockets of public support emerged for the Victoria Cross recipient. The comments have intensified debate over military accountability and the influence of wealthy figures in Australia.

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Gina Rinehart said she does not understand Roberts-Smith's arrest over alleged war crimes
Ben Roberts-Smith is a decorated Victoria Cross recipient under investigation for alleged war crimes
Rinehart criticized taxpayer costs and time spent on the military investigations
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theguardian.comBillionaire Gina Rinehart says ‘I don’t understand’ arrest of Ben Robert-Smith over alleged war crimes

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