{
  "id": 6692419,
  "title": "Hastie accepts apology from Joyce over ‘traitor’ cartoon as Hanson doubles down and tells critics to ‘chill’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/hastie-accepts-apology-from-joyce-over-traitor-cartoon-as-hanson",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T02:59:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian",
    "slug": "the-guardian",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/11/andrew-hastie-accepts-joyce-apology-traitor-cartoon-hanson-tells-critics-chill-ntwnfb"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former SAS captain Andrew Hastie has accepted Barnaby Joyce's apology over a One Nation cartoon video that labeled the veteran a \"traitor.\" Hastie acknowledged Joyce's explanation, stating he had been misled about the content of the video. However, Hastie still maintains that Former Prime Minister Pauline Hanson is a \"lying coward.\" Unlike Joyce, Hanson has refused to either apologize or remove the controversial video, instead doubling down on her stance. She thanked Hastie for bringing attention to the video, which was posted over a month ago, and urged critics to \"take a chill pill.\" The video depicts Hastie as a weak leader manipulated by Anthony Albanese, and refers to him as a traitor after he testified against Ben Roberts-Smith in a defamation trial. One Nation leader Joyce distanced himself from the video, stating he was unaware of its creation and has since reached out to Hastie. In response to the video, various political figures have criticized One Nation for its use of the term \"traitor,\" particularly in reference to a veteran. Defence Minister Richard Marles called the use of the word \"tasteless,\" emphasizing that Hastie's service to the country should not be insulted in this manner.",
  "summary": "Andrew Hastie, a Liberal frontbencher and former SAS captain, has accepted an apology from Barnaby Joyce, One Nation's treasury spokesman, over a cartoon video labelling Hastie a traitor. The video, posted by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, has sparked widespread criticism, with many politicians calling for its removal.\n\nHowever, Hanson has refused to take down the video, instead doubling down on it and telling critics to \"chill\". This has revealed a split between Hanson and Joyce, who has apologized to Hastie.\n\nThe controversy has sparked a heated debate, with politicians from across the spectrum condemning the video and calling on Hanson to explain herself. Shadow Home Affairs Minister Jonno Duniam has said Hanson must own the video and explain why she made the comments, while Tony Abbott has called on One Nation to remove the cartoon or accept that it's playing a double standard.",
  "key_points": [
    "Former SAS captain Andrew Hastie accepts Barnaby Joyce's apology over the \"traitor\" cartoon.",
    "Hanson refuses to apologize or remove the video, telling critics to \"chill.\""
  ],
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      {
        "outlet": "The Guardian Australia",
        "title": "Hastie accepts apology from Joyce over ‘traitor’ cartoon as Hanson doubles down and tells critics to ‘chill’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/hastie-accepts-apology-from-joyce-over-traitor-cartoon-as-hanson-6692736",
        "published": "2026-09-11T02:59:00.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}