Bluey held at knifepoint among images in One Nation colouring book given away at show
One Nation is facing criticism for distributing a colouring book at a country show that features violent imagery, including a cartoon character being held at knifepoint. The party defends the material as political satire, while some parents and critics argue it is inappropriate for children.
Why it matters
The controversy highlights the ongoing debate over the boundaries of political satire and the appropriateness of using children's media for partisan messaging.
A One Nation colouring book given to children at the Mount Gambier show depicts scenes described as "satire". ( ABC South East SA: Josh Brine )
A One Nation colouring book handed out to children at the Mount Gambier show appears to depict characters being robbed and unflattering caricatures of various politicians.
The party has defended the colouring book, based on the Please Explain web series, as political satire.
A local mother whose children were handed the books says the item should not be marketed to children.
Link copied Share Share article One Nation has defended a colouring book handed out at a country show, depicting cartoon character Bluey being held at knifepoint and unflattering caricatures of various politicians.
The colouring books were given away at One Nation's booth at the Mount Gambier show, and feature caricatures from Pauline Hanson's Please Explain web series.
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