A joy to watch? Pauline Hanson gets a warm welcome in some parts of the media
Australian media outlets, particularly those under News Corp, have provided positive coverage of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's recent National Press Club address. Critics note the contrast between this warm reception and the exclusion of other journalists from the press gallery.
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The article examines media bias and the influence of major news conglomerates on political discourse in Australia.
News Corp coverage of Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club address View image in fullscreen News Corp coverage of Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club address Weekly Beast Australian media A joy to watch? Pauline Hanson gets a warm welcome in some parts of the media Amanda Meade As One Nation leader is hailed as ‘a politician ready to rule’, Greg Jericho is booted from the press gallery. Plus: a ‘WTF moment’ across the Tasman
The Guardian focuses on criticizing the 'warm welcome' given by right-leaning media to a controversial political figure.
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