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Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie, a special forces veteran, is confronting One Nation’s Pauline Hanson over her controversial stance on war crime laws — demanding she explain why she supports lowering battlefield conduct standards for Australian soldiers. The debate erupted after Hanson questioned the 2024 amendments that aligned Australia with international humanitarian law, specifically the Geneva Code, which protects surrendered or incapacitated enemy combatants. Hastie insists these changes reinforce ethical military conduct — including the absolute prohibition against executing prisoners — and argues Hanson’s concerns may be misdirected, urging transparency about her true motives. The exchange underscores a deeper clash over moral obligations in war and the integrity of Australia’s military justice system, as Hastie calls for public accountability from Hanson on what he sees as a critical issue for national reputation.

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