ABC to demand rightwing One Nation party stop using Bluey in ‘shocking and disrespectful’ cartoon
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is pursuing legal action against the One Nation party for using the children's character 'Bluey' in a political cartoon. The broadcaster claims the unauthorized use is disrespectful and a breach of intellectual property.
Why it matters
This case highlights the tension between political satire and intellectual property rights, particularly when involving beloved children's media.
The ABC will send a cease and desist letter to One Nation for using Bluey in a ‘shocking and disrespectful’ cartoon. Photograph: Disney The ABC will send a cease and desist letter to One Nation for using Bluey in a ‘shocking and disrespectful’ cartoon. Photograph: Disney Bluey ABC to demand rightwing One Nation party stop using Bluey in ‘shocking and disrespectful’ cartoon Head of Australia’s national broadcaster says depiction of globally beloved character ramming politicians with a car breaches intellectual property
Prefer the Guardian on Google Australia’s national broadcaster will send a cease and desist letter to rightwing populist party One Nation for using Bluey in a “shocking and disrespectful” cartoon which sees the beloved character repeatedly ramming politicians with an SUV.
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