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Richard Marles declines to comment on Ben Roberts-Smith ruling

The defence minister, Richard Marles, says he understands the defamation ruling in the Ben Roberts-Smith case “will be evoking a lot of feelings around the country”.

I think what I would say, putting the case to one side, is that the Brereton report is a remarkable document and a remarkable piece and it really did seek to have Australia hold itself to account against the highest standards.

The Brereton report has offered the nation an opportunity and we as a government are very clear that we want to do everything within our power to implement the recommendations of the report to the fullest extent.

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