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Is Hastie a hero for tackling Hanson? It’s complicated

Hastie defended his record as the government seeks to curb online pile-ons that reward outrage and can turn political targets into heroes.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
The Liberal frontbencher says he used to be “respectful of Pauline … And then she came for me”. He saw her nastiness clearly only once he was on the receiving end.

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Hastie right to fire back against One Nation’s ‘traitor’ troll

Criticising Pauline Hanson risks generating more sympathy for her. But there can be no pandering to populism when fundamental legal and military principles must be defended.

·Sydney, Australia
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Is Hastie a hero for tackling Hanson? It’s complicated

The Liberal frontbencher says he used to be “respectful of Pauline … And then she came for me”. He saw her nastiness clearly only once he was on the receiving end.

·North Sydney, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in North Sydney, Australia on Sunday, September 13, 2026.
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