Andrew Hastie threatens One Nation with ‘costly’ fight over claims he is a ‘traitor’ to Australia
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie has threatened legal action against One Nation figures for labeling him a traitor. The conflict stems from Hastie's testimony against Ben Roberts-Smith in a defamation case regarding alleged war crimes.
Why it matters
This highlights deep political divisions in Australia regarding military conduct, the rule of law, and the influence of minor political parties.
Liberal MP Andrew Hastie, in Parliament House, said he was “calling time on cowards who have never served a day in the Australian Defence Force”. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Liberal MP Andrew Hastie, in Parliament House, said he was “calling time on cowards who have never served a day in the Australian Defence Force”. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Andrew Hastie Andrew Hastie threatens One Nation with ‘costly’ fight over claims he is a ‘traitor’ to Australia Liberal MP says One Nation is trying to unseat him because he gave evidence against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith
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