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Hanson's Racist Tweet Ruling Stands | Australia News
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- Jul 27, 2026
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Pauline Hanson’s bid to overturn a court ruling that her racist tweet targeting Senator Mehreen Faruqi was “seriously offensive” has been crushed — the High Court unanimously dismissed her appeal, cementing the original verdict. Faruqi hailed the decision as a win for all Australians who’ve felt unwelcome or silenced, stressing that hate speech isn’t free speech — and that protecting marginalized voices is key to true free expression. Hanson, disappointed and absent from court, vows to keep fighting, claiming Australia’s public discourse is being choked by fear of offense — but judges countered that curbing hate speech actually empowers free speech by safeguarding vulnerable communities. Faruqi now seeks legal costs from Hanson, calling the ruling a landmark moment for justice and inclusion. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/87fd112fd4765571