Back to Back Barries: Andrew Hastie v Pauline Hanson – video
Barrie Cassidy and Sean Kelly (filling in for Tony Barry this week) go straight to Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie’s recent stoush with Pauline Hanson over an animated cartoon. Is Hastie one of the few politicians willing to take on the leader of One Nation? And could this be the beginning of the Liberal party fighting back? Staying with One Nation, what does the coverage of Warren Pickering’s…
Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie and One Nation leader Pauline Hanson traded words over an animated cartoon, with Hastie accepting an apology from Communications Minister Barnaby Joyce. Hanson, however, doubled down on her stance and urged critics to "chill." The incident raises questions about the Liberal party's willingness to challenge Hanson and whether this marks a shift in the party's approach.
One Nation's coverage of Warren Pickering's press conference this week may indicate a disparity in how the media and the public perceive political leaders. Adding to the controversy, ABC and the Guardian have called on One Nation to reverse a media ban, citing censorship concerns.
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