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Ben Roberts-Smith and the One Nation law change that could impact his trial

In April, Australia’s most decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith was arrested and charged with five counts of the war crime of murder.

He’s now out on bail and maintains his innocence – and One Nation has swung its support behind him.

Now, the minor party says it’s also seeking to make a change to the criminal code — a change that could make a big difference to Roberts-Smith’s upcoming trial.

Today, journalist Ben McKelvey on the law One Nation wants changed — and what that could mean for Australia’s international standing.

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