Hanson says PM, education system inciting violence against her
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has increased her security detail following threats, which she blames on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's rhetoric. The tension follows One Nation's recent electoral success and public protests against the party's leadership.
Why it matters
The escalation of political rhetoric and subsequent security concerns highlights growing polarization in the Australian political landscape.
— 5:10pm , first published 11:29am
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Share A A A Pauline Hanson’s personal protection detail has increased following threats against her, as the One Nation leader claimed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had incited violence by describing her as dangerous.
This masthead can reveal that Hanson’s security detail has increased from the usual two or three federal police to include as many as a dozen officers, including some undercover. Deputy One Nation leader Barnaby Joyce also has an occasional security detail, as the party’s leadership has become the target of protests following surging popularity in the polls.
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