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Pauline Hanson
Party-Hopping Craig Kelly Takes Another Leap in Political Comeback
Craig Kelly, who’s been associated with Liberals, United Australia, One Nation and ran as an independent, has made another leap, this time to the Libertarians.
Senator Lidia Thorpe Suspended From Parliament
The senator will miss the final sitting day of 2024 on Thursday.
New Zealand Health Ministry Says No Quality Evidence Backing Puberty Blocker Use
The Health Ministry said current research around puberty blocker drugs was of “poor quality” and it will hold a public consultation on its continued use.
Senator Raises Half a Million Dollars to Appeal Racial Discrimination Ruling
One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson was found to have racially discriminated against Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi.
Court Finds One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson Racially Vilified Greens Senator
A court has found One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson racially discriminated against another senator and has ordered her to delete the offending post.
‘A Threat to Australian Sovereignty’: Pauline Hanson Criticises Quiet Signing of UN Pact
Wong says the pact is a crucial step towards global cooperation in addressing pressing challenges.
Minister for Women Says Debate on Bill That Defines Gender Too Harmful for Senate
Labor’s Katy Gallagher explained her government’s reason for blocking One Nation’s attempt to reinstate the definition of ’man‘ and ’woman' into law.
‘Before Cook’: Indigenous Ceremony at Football Final Reignites Debate
A slightly unusual Welcome to Country ceremony before the AFL semi-final last weekend has led One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to repeat her call to ban it.
Bill to Recognise Biological Sex Fails at 1st Hurdle
One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson tried to push the Bill, which was voted down by Labor, the Greens, and Senator Pocock.
Former One Nation Leader Loses Defamation Case Against Independent MP
Mark Latham has been ordered to pay $140,000 in damages over a Twitter post he sent in March 2023.
Census Confirmed to Include Question on Gender Identity
The Australian Census will include a question on gender identity after pressure from progressive groups.
Pauline Hanson to Take Stand in Hate Speech Lawsuit
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has been sued for racial discrimination by Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi.
Pauline Hanson Discrimination Trial Begins for Alleged Racism
The case centres on a tweet sent by the One Nation leader telling another senator to ‘pack [her] bags and piss off back to Pakistan.’
Opinion: It’s Time to Say Sorry
Time to say ’my bad' for the vaccine mess, the eco-dreams turned eco-nightmares, and the digital IDs that nobody asked for.
Labor, Greens Reject Inquiry Into the Use of Puberty Blockers on Children
‘In Australia, any call for an inquiry similar to what has happened in the UK is blocked by extremist ideology and the hideous politics of identity.’
From Bamboo Bikes to Vinyl Records: Quirky Assets of MPs Revealed
From stealing chips to owning a bamboo bicycle, MPs bare (almost) all in their declarations.
Major Island Off Queensland Coast Could Be Given New ‘Indigenous Name’
Great Keppel Island off the coast of Queensland could be renamed ‘Woppa.’
United Australia Party’s Craig Kelly to Join Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party
While the defection may boost One Nation’s chances of winning seats in NSW, in the meantime it could lose its only MP as a result.
Hardware Giant Says Stores Free to Celebrate ‘Australia Day’ How They Wish
The move comes as the national celebration becomes the focus of ongoing debate with some major retailers opting not to sell Australia Day products.
