Ben Roberts-Smith launches personal brand to fund war-crimes defence

The statement did not provide details about the brand, but in an interview with News Corp, Roberts-Smith said it would include selling branded clothing with a discount for veterans as a way to financially support his family and his legal bills.

Records filed to the Australian Securities and Investments Commission show Epic 1 Two was registered as a business name in August by RS Group Australia, a West Australian company which lists Roberts-Smith’s partner, Sarah Matulin, as director.

This masthead this week revealed the disgraced soldier had participated in a two-hour interview with 2GB host Ben Fordham, which is yet to air.

Roberts-Smith has become a lightning rod in right-wing politics, with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson often speaking in support of the soldier and addressing events such as a Justice for Ben barbecue in Brisbane this year.

A judge granted Roberts-Smith permission to travel last week from Brisbane to Canberra to attend an event marking 25 years since the beginning of Australian service in Afghanistan. He stayed after the service to pose for photos with fellow veterans and sign autographs.

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