AFP investigates banner stunt during Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech
The Australian Federal Police is investigating a protest stunt where an activist group, GetUp!, unfurled a banner behind Pauline Hanson during a National Press Club speech. The banner criticized Hanson's voting record regarding worker pay raises.
Why it matters
The incident raises questions about security at high-profile political events and the methods used by activist groups to challenge political figures.
A banner was unfurled behind Pauline Hanson during her National Press Club speech. Photograph: Lukas Coch/EPA View image in fullscreen A banner was unfurled behind Pauline Hanson during her National Press Club speech. Photograph: Lukas Coch/EPA Pauline Hanson AFP investigates banner stunt during Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech Activist group GetUp! claims responsibility for incident, saying ‘we thought the occasion deserved some honesty’
The reporting focuses on the facts of the investigation and the claims of the activist group without taking a side.
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