Jacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan has condemned a truck-mounted billboard featuring AI-generated images of her depicted as a witch. Pauline Hanson defended the imagery, leading to a public clash over political discourse and misogyny.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the intersection of AI-generated content in political campaigning and the ongoing debate regarding gendered harassment in public office.
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan said she was grateful to see Julia Gillard call out a billboard featuring AI-generated images of her wearing a black pointed hat alongside the phrase ‘ditch the witch’. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP View image in fullscreen Victorian premier Jacinta Allan said she was grateful to see Julia Gillard call out a billboard featuring AI-generated images of her wearing a black pointed hat alongside the phrase ‘ditch the witch’. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP One Nation Jacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard Victorian premier says she will always call out ‘misogynist’ views after One Nation leader says ‘if the shoe fits’
The article presents both sides of the conflict, quoting both the Premier and the One Nation leader directly.
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