Pauline Hanson shares Seven pitch for Spotlight special that says program would highlight ‘uncontrolled immigration’
Pauline Hanson posted a Seven pitch for a Spotlight special that proposes a trip to the UK to discuss what the network calls “uncontrolled immigration”. The email suggested the program might fund travel costs and aimed to illustrate the impact of immigration on infrastructure. Seven later clarified it had extensive communications with Hanson’s team but denied paying for her travel.
- ▪Seven’s current‑affairs program Spotlight offered to send Hanson to Britain to meet Nigel Farage and film a segment on immigration.
- ▪The pitch, shared by Hanson on Facebook, repeated the phrase “uncontrolled immigration” multiple times and hinted at covering travel expenses.
- ▪Hanson was later questioned by reporter Liam Bartlett about her meeting with Tommy Robinson during the aired special.
- ▪Seven said the leaked email was one of many communications and maintained the piece was balanced journalism.
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Pauline Hanson with Seven producer Luke Mortimer, left, and reporter Liam Bartlett on location in the UK for Spotlight. Photograph: Hanson on FacebookView image in fullscreenPauline Hanson with Seven producer Luke Mortimer, left, and reporter Liam Bartlett on location in the UK for Spotlight. Photograph: Hanson on FacebookPauline HansonPauline Hanson shares Seven pitch for Spotlight special that says program would highlight ‘uncontrolled immigration’One Nation leader posts network’s proposal to travel to UK to explore what Australia faces ‘if we don’t take back control of who comes to our country’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Amanda Meade and Josh ButlerMon 20 Jul 2026 20.17 EDTFirst published on Mon 20…
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