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Andrew Hastie accuses Pauline Hanson of being ‘Maga first’ – as it happened

The Guardian · 🇬🇧 public United Kingdom · · 2618 words · By Jordyn Beazley; Nick Visser; Dan Jervis-Bardy; Josh Butler; Tom McIlroy; Benita Kolovos; Natasha May; Jack Larkin; Luca Ittimani; Graham Readfearn; Josh Nicholas; Caitlin Cassidy
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Liberal shadow minister Andrew Hastie has accused One Nation’s Pauline Hanson of being “Maga first”, intensifying the standoff between the two conservative parties.

Claims checked 25
Techniques found 3
Topics 3

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What happened

Liberal shadow minister Andrew Hastie has accused One Nation’s Pauline Hanson of being “Maga first”, intensifying the standoff between the two conservative parties.

Why it matters

Hastie also urged Australia to be “frank” with the United States, saying President Donald Trump’s operation had not gone to plan.

Common ground

In comments first made to the Nine newspapers, Hastie was critical of Hanson for not speaking more strongly against the effects of the US war on Iran, and how repercussions were being felt by Australians.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language, Name Calling / Labeling, Oversimplification: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.theguardian.com/science/live/2026/jun/08/australia-news-live-anthony…

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eFinder identified 3 propaganda techniques in this article. These signals explain how wording, emphasis, or missing context can shape a reader's interpretation.

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Loaded Language 80% confidence
Using words with strong emotional connotations to influence an audience.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Name Calling / Labeling 90% confidence
Attaching a negative label to a person or group to reject them without evidence.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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Oversimplification 70% confidence
Reducing a complex issue to a simplistic framing that distorts understanding.
Found in this article: eFinder flagged this technique because the story's framing or source language may guide readers toward a particular interpretation. Review the claim checks and evidence below to separate what is directly supported from what is implied by wording or emphasis.
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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 25 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Hanson suggested America’s war on Iran would be a success “if we can get the strait of Hormuz open, and we get the oil supply”.”
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While there is evidence of a 2026 Iran war and discussions about the Strait of Hormuz, none of the provided sources contain the specific quote or claim attributed to Pauline Hanson regarding the success of the war based on the oil supply.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pauline Lee Hanson (née Seccombe, formerly Zagorski; born 27 May 1954) is an Australian politician who is the leader of One Nation. She has been a senator for Queensland since 2016, and was the member…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Hanson
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This article concerns official involvement by the Australian Government in the 2026 Iran war, after the United States under President Donald Trump and Israel under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ha…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Australia_and_the_2026_Iran_wa…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the lead-up to the next Australian federal election, a number of polling companies have conducted opinion polls, often for various news organisations. These polls collect data on parties' primary v…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_next_A…
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Claim 2: “Video verified by the Guardian shows the collapse of the upper floor of a Jollibee restaurant... in General Santos City”
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Claim 3: “Another man... was charged by federal police with one count of disorderly behaviour in public after he allegedly boarded the flight heavily intoxicated”
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Claim 4: “the UAP, which has one senator in parliament”
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Claim 5: “new polling showing Pauline Hanson’sOne Nation continuing its surge in popularity”
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Two independent web sources report a surge in popularity for One Nation, with one mentioning a jump to 26% and another stating they have 'soared in opinion polls to record levels'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pauline Hanson's One Nation (PHON), commonly known as One Nation (ON), is a right-wing to far-right political party in Australia. It is led by its founder Pauline Hanson, who is the party’s president …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Nation
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — In the lead-up to the next Australian federal election, a number of polling companies have conducted opinion polls, often for various news organisations. These polls collect data on parties' primary v…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Opinion_polling_for_the_next_A…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pauline Lee Hanson (née Seccombe, formerly Zagorski; born 27 May 1954) is an Australian politician who is the leader of One Nation. She has been a senator for Queensland since 2016, and was the member…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Hanson
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Claim 6: “famously popped champagne in 2016 after Trump’s first election win”
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One source explicitly mentions Australian conservatives 'popping the champagne' for Trump's 2016 win, and another confirms Pauline Hanson praised Trump immediately after the win. While the specific act of her popping champagne is implied by the group context, the general celebration is well-documented.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — "Go back to where you came from" is a racist or xenophobic command which is used in many countries against immigrants and ethnic minorities. Another common iteration of the phrase is "Go back to your …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_back_to_where_you_came_from
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pauline Hanson's One Nation (PHON), commonly known as One Nation (ON), is a right-wing to far-right political party in Australia. It is led by its founder Pauline Hanson, who is the party’s president …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Nation
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pauline Lee Hanson (née Seccombe, formerly Zagorski; born 27 May 1954) is an Australian politician who is the leader of One Nation. She has been a senator for Queensland since 2016, and was the member…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Hanson
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Claim 7: “A small plane crashed on the runway at Moorabbin airport near Melbourne this morning”
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Claim 8: “The first stage of Hornsby Park opened in March.”
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Claim 9: “Australian billionaire Clive Palmer has said he hasn’t had any official talks with One Nation about supporting the party”
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Claim 10: “Former prime minister Julia Gillard issued a rare political comment after a Melbourne brothel owner admitted to funding advertisements targeting Victoria premier Jacinta Allan using the phrase “Ditch the Witch”.”
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Three independent web sources (Facebook, Reddit, and a news site) confirm that Melbourne brothel owner Franco Puleo admitted to funding the 'Ditch the Witch' ads targeting Jacinta Allan.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 7, 2026 ... ▪️ The campaign was reportedly funded by Melbourne brothel owner Franco Puleo and other local business owners. Puleo says the slogan reflects ...
https://www.facebook.com/sbsnews/posts/victorian-premier-jac…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 7, 2026 ... A Melbourne brothel owner has admitted helping to fund controversial “Ditch the Witch” advertisements criticising Premier Jacinta Allan, ...
https://www.reddit.com/r/aussie/comments/1tz6ej1/melbourne_b…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 7, 2026 ... A Melbourne brothel owner has admitted helping to fund controversial “Ditch the Witch” advertisements criticising Premier Jacinta Allan, ...
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/melbourne-brothe…
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Claim 11: “A magnitude 7.8 earthquake shook part of the southern Philippines early on Monday”
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Claim 12: “Greenpeace Australia Pacific has urged Chris Bowen to lead by example and halt new fossil fuel projects in Australia”
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Claim 13: “Pauline Hanson told Allan via Sky News to “suck it up, sweetheart”.”
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Claim 14: “Queensland Liberal National party senator James McGrath says the opposition won’t offer a small-target approach ahead of the 2028 poll”
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Claim 15: “Liberal shadow minister Andrew Hastie has accused One Nation’s Pauline Hanson of being “Maga first””
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Two separate web search results explicitly state that Andrew Hastie accused Pauline Hanson of being 'Maga first'.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Andrew William Hastie (born 30 September 1982) is an Australian politician and former military officer who has served as the deputy leader of the Opposition and the deputy leader of the Liberal Party …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andrew_Hastie
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pauline Hanson's One Nation (PHON), commonly known as One Nation (ON), is a right-wing to far-right political party in Australia. It is led by its founder Pauline Hanson, who is the party’s president …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/One_Nation
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pauline Lee Hanson (née Seccombe, formerly Zagorski; born 27 May 1954) is an Australian politician who is the leader of One Nation. She has been a senator for Queensland since 2016, and was the member…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Hanson
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Claim 16: “The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, says Richard Scolyerwill have a state funeral”
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Three independent web sources confirm that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced/offered a state funeral for Richard Scolyer.
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 7, 2026 ... 264 Likes, TikTok video from 9News Australia (@9news): “Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced a state funeral for Professor Richard ...
https://www.tiktok.com/@9news/video/7648824101955587329
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 7, 2026 ... Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has honoured Professor Richard Scolyer this morning in Canberra, offering his family a state funeral service ...
https://www.facebook.com/9News/posts/prime-minister-anthony-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Jun 8, 2026 ... Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to world-renowned melanoma pathologist Richard Scolyer, describing him as a "truly ...
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/podcast-episode/state-funeral-fo…
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Claim 17: “The federal climate and energy minister is in Germany this week leading negotiations at a climate conference”
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Claim 18: “one 47-year-old man had allegedly taped two small bags containing cannabis and methamphetamine to his chest and two glass pipes on 20 May.”
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Claim 19: “Hanson has attended events at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort with Gina Rinehart”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of Wikipedia entries for a Nintendo character and the name 'Pauline', with no mention of Mar-a-Lago or Gina Rinehart.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Pauline Lee Hanson (née Seccombe, formerly Zagorski; born 27 May 1954) is an Australian politician who is the leader of One Nation. She has been a senator for Queensland since 2016, and was the member…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Hanson
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web search NEUTRAL — Pauline (Japanese: ポリーン, Hepburn: Porīn) is a character from the Mario and Donkey Kong video game franchises by Nintendo. She was created by the Japanese video game designer Shigeru Miyamoto and debut…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_(Nintendo)
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web search NEUTRAL — Pauline is a female given name. It was originally the French form of Paulina, a female version of Paulinus, a variant of Paulus meaning the little, hence the younger.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_(given_name)
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Claim 20: “Two passengers were charged over separate incidents at Perth airport on the same night in May.”
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Claim 21: “Hanson told a rally in Brisbane held in support of Roberts-Smith that the former soldier is a person “I respect and I admire” and that he was a “war hero”.”
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Two independent web sources confirm that Pauline Hanson called Ben Roberts-Smith a 'war hero' and a person she 'respects and admires' at a rally.
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web search NEUTRAL — Hanson compares former soldier’s prosecution for war crimes to her 2003 jailing for electoral fraud, which was later overturned.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/07/one-n…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pauline Hanson called Roberts-Smith a “war hero” and a person she respects and admires. She compared his prosecution to her own legal troubles and argued that civilians cannot judge the decisions made…
https://grandgoldman.com/blogs/politics/pauline-hanson-backs…
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web search NEUTRAL — Pauline Lee Hanson is an Australian politician who is the leader of One Nation. She has been a senator for Queensland since 2016, and was the member of Parliament for the Queensland division of Oxley …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pauline_Hanson
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Claim 22: “Prof Richard Scolyer, the world-renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, died at the age of 59.”
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Two independent high-authority news sources (The Guardian and Flipboard) confirm the death of Professor Richard Scolyer at age 59.
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Professor Richard Scolyer has died aged 59
https://flipboard.com/topic/news/trump-on-iran-i-didn-t-do-t…
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cross reference SUPPORTS — Prof Richard Scolyer, the world-renowned cancer researcher and former Australian of the year, has died at the age of 59.
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jun/08/richa…
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Claim 23: “The Nationals leader Matt Canavan hasn’t condoned the “ditch the witch” campaign against the Victorian premier, Jacinta Allan”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Matt Canavan's stance on the 'Ditch the Witch' campaign.
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Claim 24: “one in three households have rooftop solar and more than 420,000 batteries have been installed in homes”
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Claim 25: “Tony Abbott spoke at an anti-carbon tax rally with person holding a poster featuring the phrase “ditch the witch” visible behind him in reference to then prime minister Julia Gillard.”
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