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Hanson's Rise and Hastie's Stand | Melbourne News
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Pauline Hanson’s political comeback is heating up, fueled by billionaire backing and a viral “traitor” cartoon targeting Liberal MP Andrew Hastie — a move that’s tripled her poll support and turned her into a serious PM contender. While mainstream politicians avoid confrontation, Hastie breaks ranks, calling out Hanson’s tactics as damaging to Australia’s core values — rule of law, fair trials, and military integrity. Backed by veterans and even Barnaby Joyce, Hastie takes on the financial might of Gina Rinehart and media power of Kerry Stokes, who both back Roberts-Smith and oppose Hastie. Hanson denies wrongdoing and refuses to apologize, but Hastie’s stand signals a new playbook: don’t just mirror her — push back. The question now? Will others follow his lead?
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