Hanson cited years of biased coverage as her reason for the media ban, praising outlets like Rebel News for fairer reporting and saying democracy doesn’t demand platforms for hostile questions.
The move sparked backlash, with Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young labeling it political cowardice and students planning nationwide walkouts on August 13 to protest One Nation’s rise.
Amid polling showing strong support on issues like crime, housing, and energy costs, the controversy highlights tensions over press access in the lead-up to November’s election.
Leftists tried to shut Pauline Hanson down in Melbourne
They failed.
Then the One Nation leader did something the activist media will hate…
She gave Rebel News this exclusive interview from inside the very event they were banned from.