There is no end to the negative headlines generated by Pauline Hanson in response to comments she made on her trip abroad – and it has forced One Nation members, including Barnaby Joyce, back home to defend and explain their actions. Guardian Australia political reporter, josh butlertalks to Reged Ahmed About how the many travel
this week barry cassidy And tony barry Check out the One Nation leader’s podcast interview with far-right British activist Tommy Robinson and ask: will this interview drive a rift within the party and undermine his leadership? They also look at the right-wing party’s position on international affairs and new polling in the lead up to
It is the first Guardian Essential Poll since Pauline Hanson’s provocative speech at the National Press Club – where she attacked multiculturalism, climate action, the UN and the ABC and SBS. Her polling numbers have since stagnated, and even One Nation supporters are expressing concerns about her policy offerings. Guardian Australia political reporter josh butler
barry cassidy And tony barry Analyze Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club appearance this week and ask: Is the leader of One Nation treated differently by the media than other political leaders? They also give their opinions on Hanson’s attacks on minorities, his pledge to end public broadcasting, and they consider whether appealing to people’s prejudices
For the first time in her 30-year political career, Pauline Hanson led the National Press Club this week. It was a bombastic address, and a combative question-and-answer session with reporters – in which Hanson attacked multiculturalism, the climate crisis, transgender rights, Indigenous policy, paid parental leave, and the two public broadcasters. Longtime journalist Margo Kingston