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Roberts-Smith](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ben-roberts-smith). Arrested at Sydney airport on 7 April, the Victoria Cross recipient faces five charges of war crime murder over allegations he killed unarmed civilians during his service with the Australian
responsibility – to provide real choices, particularly as strategic circumstances in our region are deteriorating,” Wong said. The Quad in a statement also set a goal of connecting South Pacific islands through undersea cables
war crimes by Australian forces. The charges he now faces will be tested to a higher standard - beyond reasonable doubt. In a bail application at a Sydney local court on Friday, lawyers for Roberts-Smith
war crime of murder, allegedly committed during his service with the SAS in Afghanistan between 2009 and 2012. In a statement provided to the Guardian, Roberts-Smith said he greatly appreciated the support shown
crimes](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/17/ben-roberts-smith-brs-bail-decision-war-crimes-trial-ntwnfb) in April that she would [not “abandon”](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/07/ben-roberts-smith-pauline-hanson-support-ntwnfb) him and remained “steadfast” in her support. On Sunday, Hanson told a rally in Brisbane held in support of [Roberts-Smith