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ONLY FRAN: Pauline’s Press Club address was a test for journalists. They failed.

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We Used to be Journos
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Jun 19, 2026
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1375
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Summary

Far-right leader Pauline “there are no good Muslims” Hanson walked into the  National Press Club this week with her middle finger firmly up to the journalists in the room. It stayed up for the duration of her 90 minute address.  And while some reporters tried to hold her to account, most gave her free reign to espouse a disjointed, frenetic, racist agenda that in Jan Fran’s view will only lead to a darker more insular Australia.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.