The ABC and the Guardian call on One Nation to reverse media ban amid censorship concerns
The ABC and The Guardian have publicly condemned One Nation for banning their reporters from press conferences. The media outlets argue the party is practicing censorship and avoiding public scrutiny after being barred from events in Victoria.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing tensions between political parties and the press regarding access, transparency, and the role of media in holding officials accountable.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and party director James Ashby, pictured in 2024. The Guardian and ABC have condemned comments made by Ashby and are calling on the party to reverse its media ban. Photograph: Darren England/AAP One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and party director James Ashby, pictured in 2024. The Guardian and ABC have condemned comments made by Ashby and are calling on the party to reverse its media ban. Photograph: Darren England/AAP Australia news The ABC and the Guardian call on One Nation to reverse media ban amid censorship concerns News outlets raise alarm after being barred from media events and condemn offensive comments made by party director James Ashby
Prefer the Guardian on Google The ABC and the Guardian have called on One Nation to reverse its ban of select media outlets from press conferences amid warnings the party is practising censorship and actively avoiding public scrutiny.
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