Pauline Hanson loses bid to overturn Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination finding
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The Federal Court upheld a finding that Pauline Hanson racially discriminated against Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi in a 2022 tweet. The appeal, launched by Hanson in November, was rejected by justices Melissa Perry, Geoffrey Kennett and Elizabeth Bennett. Faruqi praised the decision as a landmark ruling against racism.
- ▪Justice Angus Stewart originally ruled that Hanson's tweet urging Faruqi to "pack your bags and piss off back to Pakistan" breached the Racial Discrimination Act.
- ▪Hanson appealed the decision, arguing it threatened freedom of speech and the implied freedom of political communication under section 18C.
- ▪The Federal Court judges affirmed Stewart's decision, finding the conduct seriously offensive and intimidating.
- ▪Mehreen Faruqi attended the court hearing and described the ruling as a warning to those who promote racism.
- ▪Pauline Hanson did not appear in court for the judgment.
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- ▪ Australia’s far-right Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racism case — South China Morning Post
- ▪ Breaking: Pauline Hanson loses racial discrimination appeal — ABC News (Australia)
- ▪ Top court rejects Pauline Hanson’s bid to overturn racial vilification ruling — The Sydney Morning Herald
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Pauline Hanson (left) appealed a federal court decision that found she had racially discriminated against Mehreen Faruqi (right) in a 2022 social media post. Composite: AAP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPauline Hanson (left) appealed a federal court decision that found she had racially discriminated against Mehreen Faruqi (right) in a 2022 social media post. Composite: AAP/Getty ImagesAustralian GreensPauline Hanson loses bid to overturn Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination findingJudges find in Faruqi’s favour after One Nation leader launched an appeal against judgement she had breached Racial Discrimination Act Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jordyn BeazleyMon 27 Jul 2026 00.14 EDTLast modified on…
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