AustraliaThe GuardianLabor condemns One Nation cartoons depicting Penny Wong being murdered as Hanson says videos ‘not going anywhere’
Labor is calling out Pauline Hanson over One Nation cartoons showing Penny Wong being killed, as the AFP commissioner links heated political rhetoric to rising threats against politicians.
Foreign affairs minister says party’s social media content promotes division and violence as One Nation leader claims Liberal and Labor want cartoons censored
Labor condemned One Nation cartoons depicting Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong being stabbed and beheaded, calling them dangerous and divisive.
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett drew a direct link between the Hanson cartoons and a rise in violent threats against politicians.
Hanson says the cartoons are not going anywhere, claiming Labor and Liberal want them censored to avoid scrutiny.
The AFP commissioner has directly linked overheated political rhetoric, including these cartoons, to a rise in violent threats against Australian politicians.
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