Pauline Hanson spreads unsubstantiated welfare claims in podcast with Tommy Robinson
Pauline Hanson and Tommy Robinson met for a podcast discussing immigration and Islam in Australia. Hanson claimed Muslims exploit Australia's welfare system and NDIS despite no evidence supporting the assertion. The encounter highlighted how misinformation and inflammatory rhetoric gain platform prominence, with One Nation's polling popularity reflecting troubling shifts in political discourse prioritizing spectacle over substance.
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Published 18 Jul 2026, 20:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jul 2026, 20:20 UTC
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