‘What planet is she on?’: Seekers take aim at CPAC over use of I am Australian
The band The Seekers has publicly criticized the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for using their song 'I Am Australian' without permission. The band members expressed strong disapproval, noting that the song's message of unity contradicts the anti-immigration rhetoric promoted at the conference.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing tension between artists and political organizations regarding the unauthorized use of intellectual property for ideological messaging.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson speaks during the 2026 Conservative Political Action Network (CPAC) national conference. Photograph: Russell Freeman/AAP One Nation leader Pauline Hanson speaks during the 2026 Conservative Political Action Network (CPAC) national conference. Photograph: Russell Freeman/AAP Australian politics ‘What planet is she on?’: the Seekers take aim at CPAC over use of I am Australian The carnival is over for use of Australian band’s song they say was played without permission at conservative conference
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Prefer the Guardian on Google A member of legendary Australian band the Seekers has taken aim at a conference featuring Pauline Hanson for using a classic song, confirming no permission had been granted.
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