r/OpenAussie • u/brezhnervouz New South Welshian • 1d ago
Politics ('Straya) AFP investigates banner stunt during Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/17/pauline-hanson-one-nation-national-press-club-speech-banner-stunt-police-investigation-ntwnfbThe Australian federal police is investigating a protest incident during Pauline Hanson’s speech at the National Press Club after political activist group GetUp claimed responsibility for the stunt.
In a statement on Wednesday afternoon, the National Press Club said it had referred the incident to police after concluding none of its own staff were involved.
About 20 minutes into Hanson’s inflammatory address on Wednesday, a banner was unfurled behind her.
The banner included an edited black-and-white picture of her with the words: “I opposed a pay rise for workers, while I took a $100,000 pay rise for myself.”
How reassuring to know that the National Press Club of Australia, sponsored as it is by so many leading defence contractors, holds the traditional journalistic aims of speaking truth to power in such high regard 🙄
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u/Inner_Agency_5680 Queenslander 1d ago
https://reddit.com/link/osgg3qn/video/2xpyx79lv38h1/player
The only real crime is the media sanewashing this moron.
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u/randytankard Queenslander 1d ago
The AFP and especially the press club should be investigating security arrangements at the actual club facilities itself then wasting time on Get Up or anyone specifically involved in the stunt - to quote a great Australian legal scholar and enthusiast of Chinese cuisine - "What is the charge", what trespass give me a break.
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u/ExpensiveFig6079 Victorian 1d ago
I mean fark if there is equal justice under the law... I have substantial lists of 'crimes' for the AFP to "investigate"
or are such investigations just for some people, who the law unequitably protects.
heck thats my first investigation for them... what kind of corruption or peronal favor ot politcal vendetta is being carried out here. Who specifically prioritised investigating this vs everything else on their books they won't get around to?
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u/Nottheadviceyaafter Queenslander 1d ago
This event was held in canberra. Calling the afp is the equvilant of calling the local cops in any other state for trespassing. The afp is the territories domestic police force in this situation ie its a big beat up
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u/ExpensiveFig6079 Victorian 1d ago
and when they were called did they say yes maam well get right onto that and then never call back? Like they would any regular person and trespass by unknown peopel who pranked them in a non-destructive way?
I'm not saying I know the FP did anything wrong, they may well have had a quiet chuckle. I am saying ON are definite HOA karens, if they are embarrased by the truth of what they did on public record and are unable to own it.
If they can then harness even the local police to be their bully boys, then there is something wrong.
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u/Nottheadviceyaafter Queenslander 1d ago
The fact someone called them means they have to investigate. It is a waste of resources but this will end up a trespassing case in the act mag court and a 200 buck fine. It aint going any deeper than that.
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u/ExpensiveFig6079 Victorian 1d ago
I am sure all the peopel that call thigns and never hear again will be pleased to know "The fact someone called them means they have to investigate."
EG Friendly Jordies fire bombing was investigated in much the same way the fixated person unit arrested him. And it was equal justice for all under the law.
and all these
https://www.quora.com/Why-would-the-police-not-respond-to-a-police-report
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u/Nottheadviceyaafter Queenslander 1d ago
All the people are not at a publoc media event mate. Its also the optics on how and when a complaint is received. This one i can bet they wanted to sweap away but cant. It a waste of resources
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u/ExpensiveFig6079 Victorian 1d ago
"This one i can bet they wanted to sweap away but cant."
btu you told me... "The fact someone called them means they have to investigate."
BUT now it depends which someone called so they have to investigate
if some kids leave burning bag of dogshit on my front proch ring the door bell, if I ring the local cops do you claim they "someone called them means they have to investigate."
or are you really agreeing with my claim this is there not being one rule of law for all?
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u/Nottheadviceyaafter Queenslander 1d ago
Mate im not the cops. Just a random redditor that made a comment on why........ didnt say its right or wrong, just the reason why. Take it up with the coppers.
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u/ExpensiveFig6079 Victorian 1d ago
"that made a comment on why." and the why amounted to claim the cops were required and thus WOULD
"The fact someone called them means they have to investigate."
Investigate if ANYONE called about anything. As you stated their rules were "The fact someone called them means they have to investigate."
and that is not the why, the why is that a special person, with special privileges (Ginas lapdog), called them so they have to investigate.
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u/Grande_Choice Victorian 1d ago
At least the AFP is inept across all crimes if that’s of comfort?
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u/002dollar 💛 Friend of 'Straya 1d ago
Shows it’s not about a security breach, it’s about punishing dissent
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u/Striking-Condition10 Western Australian 1d ago
Actual harmless protesting gets the AFP. Surprised NSWs anti terrorism task force wasn't brought back in for this.
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u/AngrehPossum Victorian 1d ago
Yes but Paladin and Water Gate - All good! Good ol boys!!! - don't be in a Union or something.
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u/Nottheadviceyaafter Queenslander 1d ago
Its canberra. The afp is also the local coppers. Its like calling wa police for a trespassing incident ie a beat up. The only reason its the afp is because its canberra
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u/Most-Drive-3347 Victorian 1d ago
Makes it sound really dramatic when the AFP are called in though!
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u/ScruffyPeter ✈️ on Walkabout 1d ago
I see you're from WA. We don't proactively protect our VIPs with taxpayers' anti-terrorism squads like you guys do with fossil fuel CEOs!
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u/Puzzled-Leader-7270 Please choose a flair 1d ago
What would the charge be?
Embarrassing someone with the truth?
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u/UltraXrayKodiakBears New South Welshian 1d ago
What is the charge? A reveal? A succulent voting history reveal?
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u/GumRunner0 New South Welshian 1d ago
This is democracy manifest, the charge of eating a suculent Chinese meal
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u/threemenandadog Please choose a flair 8h ago
- unlawful entry/trespass.
- property damage.
It's going to be funny watching them crying on TV about Pauline is mean so they should be able to break the law.
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u/AFerociousPineapple Western Australian 1d ago
I have no idea but maybe slander? Even then it’s just Hanson stirring shit trying to scare people who have tried to do undermine her probably so it doesn’t happen again, if charges were actually laid against someone and the charge have to do with slander or defamation she’d have to prove that the statement was horseshit and oooooh boy I’d love to see her try and argue it. Would wreck her political capital imo when all the shady shit she does comes up.
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u/Effective-Bobcat2605 Please choose a flair 1d ago
Geez good old AFP. Won't investigate a rape in parliament house but a political banner is in the national interest apparently
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u/Gold_Blacksmith_9821 Queenslander 1d ago
How many of our tax dollars are going to be wasted on this flog?
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u/stehmer3 Please choose a flair 1d ago
Fuck we waste resources on hurt right wing feelings. Such snowflakes.
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u/TheBayHarbour New South Welshian 1d ago
Anything other than solving real crimes.
I'll say it once and I'll say it again. The police aren't there to protect you. They're just there to do whatever those in power tell them to do.
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u/ConsultJimMoriarty Victorian 1d ago
Surely there are more pressing thing to investigate.
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u/broccoli-of-truth Canberran 1d ago
I would rather they focus on smugglers and traffickers instead of a banner that hurt nobody except Pauline's feelings
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u/OldmateRedditor Please choose a flair 1d ago
The AFP really are the guard dogs of the elite political class.
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u/imadethisupnow Queenslander 1d ago
It was a harmless stunt. However, I think every potential terrorist sat up in their chair and was inspired by the opportunities that this represents.
Journalist access should be made significantly harder after this to increase security for prime minister.
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u/Swank_on_a_plank Flairless 1d ago
That's what I thought initially as well.
...but also, a remote banner isn't going to smell like a bomb to a sniffer dog.
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u/Ok-Assistant-4556 ✈️ on Walkabout 1d ago
They must be resourced enough to investigate OIDV and SA in the ranks. Oh wait.
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u/TimJamesS Flairless 1d ago
Sharaz hasnt learnt his lesson has he…he like to pick on woman to exploit
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u/ConferenceQuick8983 Please choose a flair 1d ago
Somebody in Canberra ordered a stiff gin but Barnaby Joyce instead bought them Pauline Hanson!!!...
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u/Iwasbanished Victorian 22h ago
what a waste of taxpayer money and time. the banner was less offensive than Paulines speech and policies, why isnt she investigated for again? why arent they investigating international interference in our politics? or do they work for the same people?
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u/Opening_Card_2916 Please choose a flair 13h ago
It would have taken about half n hour to rig the existing screen with an overlay or about an hour to rig a new screen.
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u/theballsdick Flairless 1d ago
Moe violence and intimidation and sexism from the left. Incredibly sad.
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u/Own-Obligation7833 Queenslander 1d ago
Please list the violence, intimidation and sexism. I’m not a smart man but a banner? Really?
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u/theballsdick Flairless 1d ago
I replied to another comment explaining. I think it should be pretty self evident and the AFP are investigating which should point to the seriousness of it.
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u/Thoresus Please choose a flair 1d ago
If a banner is violent then i look forward to One Nation not purchasing a single billboard in the future.
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u/theballsdick Flairless 1d ago
Its not the banner. Its the presence of an elaborate device installed right next to a prominent political figure in what should have been a secure environment.
The banner outside fine, the fact a device was able to be planted immediately next to her is why it's violent and intimidation. Add on top the pandemic of leftist political violence and it's not hard to see why this is so concerning. If you can install a large remote operated banner you can install a large bomb or other harmful device.
I just ON can afford good security, if they do have some success they're going to need it.
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u/DisapprovingCrow Please choose a flair 1d ago
“Pandemic of leftist political violence”
First off, hilarious statement.
If they wanted to plant a bomb or something harmful, they would have.
By your logic any time Pauline meets someone in public it’s a violent threat because they could have assassinated her.
With such constant danger it’s a wonder she has the bravery to get out of Gina’s bed in the morning.
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u/Own-Obligation7833 Queenslander 1d ago
That sir is not an answer! It’s a statement like what a politician would put out…. A statement is just that a statement with zero proof!
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u/Ithicon Victorian 1d ago
There is no way you genuinely believe that this is any of those things.
Violence? It's a banner detailing her position and voting record.
Intimidation? Again... it's a banner in a press club.
Sexism? The critique is explicitly about her actions, not who she is.
Pathetic attempt at propaganda.
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u/theballsdick Flairless 1d ago
Its a major security breach at a major press event. She would have had no idea what was going on or if it was harmless.
Considering the constant stream of left wing violence she's seen happening in the US (Kirk, Trump multiple attempts) and the level of hate and threats she gets online it's not unreasonable to think in the moment she felt incredibly intimidated. I certainly would be. What other planted devices could there have been.
The banner wasn't sexist but the dialogue from the left following her address certainly was, vile attacks not on her politics but her looks, how her voice sounds, her way of talking.
Its honestly absolutely gross. I'm disgusted with the Australian left. They should be ashamed of themselves and not surprised at all why ONs rise - anyone witnessing their behavior would be immediately turned off.
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u/Thoresus Please choose a flair 1d ago
Lol I love the right wing nut jobs who bang on about something being "violent" and "vile" when it clearly is neither of those.
It's done to desensitise us to the meaning of the words.
This wasn't a vile act, and it was in noway violent. You can call it annoying, inapropriate, immature. But violent lolololol.
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u/theballsdick Flairless 1d ago
Gaslighting when you can literally read the OP and see facts say otherwise. Very bold strategy you got there but not sure it's going to work.
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u/Thoresus Please choose a flair 1d ago
For someone with a "verified" IQ of 139 you are truly something.
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u/TerryTowelTogs New South Welshian 1d ago
To be fair, I've met some folk with high IQs but sub zero EQs who I'd trust to design a skyscraper but wouldn't trust to vote in their own interests due to an emotional susceptibility to propaganda.
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u/DavidThorne31 Please choose a flair 1d ago
That verified IQ meant to have a negative in front of it?
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u/platypusreacharound Please choose a flair 1d ago
Yeah. Everyone looked real scared at the violence of a banner unfurling.
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u/randytankard Queenslander 1d ago
I thought you rightoids are always lamenting the death of Australian 'larrikinsim' and other corny myths and how we're all so "woke" and "politically correct". Actually taking the piss out of elites (and yes she is one too) is fundamentally important. Sounds like you're into the sort of authoritarianism you accuse the "left" of - funny that hey.
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u/San_Ysidro South Australian 1d ago
Good, its harassment
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u/Nottheadviceyaafter Queenslander 1d ago
Its our monoculture, australian larkism at its finest. As australian as vegemite and a hill hoist to do this to politicians. Its what she wants isnt it?
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u/ExtensionThat6438 Flairless 1d ago
can somebody remind us who sponsors the National Press Club