One Nation AI-generated video sparks cafe owner row with Lee Hanson

One Nation has released an AI-generated video claiming to showcase individuals shedding their political and social affiliations and openly supporting the party. A Tasmanian cafe, often visited by Lee Hanson, daughter of prominent One Nation politician Pauline Hanson, has condemned the video on social media. Hanson, who expressed her disgust through social media, remarked that the cafe's post left her feeling utterly disgusted, likening it to the sight of an orange ute parked outside her coffee shop.

The cafe, Richmond Reading Room, highlighted that despite its inclusive values as an LGBTQ+, indigenous-descended, and multicultural business, it welcomes patrons from all political backgrounds.

Hanson, in her outspoken response, detailed the cafe's post as a "complete shock" and a genuine hurt. She inquired why the cafe owners would publicly express disdain for someone's political beliefs, suggesting that it was illogical to reject a customer based on their political association. The cafe's post criticized various societal issues, including bias by the ABC, bail laws, gender identity, mass migration, power prices, and welfare allocation to Indigenous Australians based on identity.

Hanson underscored the irony of promoting inclusivity while publicly ostracizing customers based on their political views, stating that such actions were a sad reflection of the current political climate. Despite her criticism of the cafe's actions, Hanson reaffirmed her commitment to supporting local Tasmanian businesses, specifically noting that she would not patronize businesses that publicly alienate customers based on their political beliefs.