The ABC and the Guardian call on One Nation to reverse media ban amid censorship concerns
News outlets raise alarm after being barred from media events and condemn offensive comments made by party director James Ashby The ABC and the Guardian have called on One Nation to reverse its ban of select media outlets from press conferences amid warnings the party is practising censorship and actively avoiding public scrutiny. On Tuesday both outlets were asked to leave a One Nation press…
The ABC and The Guardian have urged One Nation to lift its ban on certain media outlets from attending press conferences. The ban was enforced after both outlets were asked to leave a One Nation press conference in Victoria on Tuesday.
During the press conference, the state's One Nation leader, Warren Pickering, admitted to illegal drug use and drink driving. The ABC and The Guardian have expressed concerns that One Nation is practising censorship and avoiding public scrutiny.
The outlets also condemned offensive comments made by One Nation's party director, James Ashby.
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