Pauline Hanson sued by senator over ‘hateful’ tweet

Pauline Hanson sued by senator over ‘hateful’ tweet
Greens deputy chief Mehreen Faruqi is taking authorized motion in opposition to Pauline Hanson over a tweet telling her to “pack your bags and piss off back to Pakistan”.
Documents filed within the Federal Court on Wednesday allege Hanson breached part 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act with the tweet final 12 months.

Faruqi is looking for a sum of $150,000 from Hanson to be donated to a not-for-profit or group organisation chosen by her.

Greens Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi during the Greens State Election Campaign Launch in Sydney.
Greens Deputy Leader Mehreen Faruqi throughout the Greens State Election Campaign Launch in Sydney. (Nikki Short)

She additionally desires Hanson to undertake anti-racism coaching and pay authorized prices.

In a press release, Faruqi stated she had “taken on bullies” her complete life and had no selection however to tackle the One Nation chief.

“I refuse to let Senator Hanson get away with racist bullying and harassment,” she stated.

“Senator Hanson crossed a line when she tweeted those hateful comments and I am hoping the Federal Court puts an end to this pattern of bigotry. 

“Not only for me, however for the just about 30 per cent of Australians born abroad, and their subsequent generations.

“I shouldn’t have to take the personal risk and trauma of taking Senator Hanson to court.”

Last 12 months, the Greens tried to censure Hanson within the higher home however the movement was amended by the federal government and opposition to as a substitute condemn all types of racism.

Pauline Hanson in the Senate
Hanson defended her feedback and denied she is racist. (Alex Ellinghausen/Sydney Morning Herald)

Hanson defended her feedback and denied she is racist.

Faruqi stated she selected to launch proceedings following Hanson’s refusal to apologise for her tweet, and her rebuff of conciliation makes an attempt from the Australian Human Rights Commission.

“Senator Hanson has used her decades in the spotlight and immense public platform to spew vicious hate towards people of colour,” Senator Faruqi stated.

“She has caused incalculable harm and gotten away with it for far too long. 

“It’s time that she was held accountable.

“Senator Hanson has been contacted for comment on the court action.

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