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I have eyes on the 'sold-out' One Nation event in Hawthorn. So far, fewer than 30 people have entered the event, which was scheduled to start at 6pm. Either there’s a secret underground entrance, or 'sold out' has developed a fascinating new definition.

I have eyes on the 'sold-out' One Nation event in Hawthorn. So far, fewer than 30 people have entered the event, which was scheduled to start at 6pm. Either there’s a secret underground entrance, or 'sold out' has developed a fascinating new definition.

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Hanson is a fucking disgrace: a rancid little merchant of resentment who sells cruelty as courage, division as patriotism, and fear mongering as leadership. This 👇 is Hanson’s politics in one clip: suspicion first, facts never, and contempt either way.

Hanson is a fucking disgrace: a rancid little merchant of resentment who sells cruelty as courage, division as patriotism, and fear mongering as leadership. This 👇 is Hanson’s politics in one clip: suspicion first, facts never, and contempt either way.

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A visual representation of Dave Hughes tweeting.

A visual representation of Dave Hughes tweeting.

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What are Malcolm Roberts, Craig Kelly and Ralph Babet going to hound people down for? Wrong answers only.

What are Malcolm Roberts, Craig Kelly and Ralph Babet going to hound people down for? Wrong answers only.

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Josh Frydenberg asked, “How did they come here?” Sajid Akram arrived under Howard. He received a gun licence under Abbott. His Aus born son was assessed and cleared by ASIO under Morrison, with Frydenberg in the Cabinet. That’s the answer, Josh. /2

Josh Frydenberg asked, “How did they come here?” Sajid Akram arrived under Howard. He received a gun licence under Abbott. His Aus born son was assessed and cleared by ASIO under Morrison, with Frydenberg in the Cabinet. That’s the answer, Josh. /2

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An exquisitely stupid myth: That Australia sat on immense oil riches for decades and nobody in government, business, or finance managed to notice.... until Angus arrived for the great unveiling. My god this is ridiculous.

An exquisitely stupid myth: That Australia sat on immense oil riches for decades and nobody in government, business, or finance managed to notice.... until Angus arrived for the great unveiling. My god this is ridiculous.

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Christ on a fucking bike.

Christ on a fucking bike.

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Peter FitzSimons Exciting to see whether Katherine Deves can recapture the electoral magic of her previous campaign.

Peter FitzSimons Exciting to see whether Katherine Deves can recapture the electoral magic of her previous campaign.

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Pauline Hanson's core policy platform: gay people bad, migrants bad, science bad, experts bad, and progress generally bad.

Pauline Hanson's core policy platform: gay people bad, migrants bad, science bad, experts bad, and progress generally bad.

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No idea if this is true, but my brain immediately screamed déjà vu. Pretty sure the current Member for Kew is halfway through their metamorphosis into the former Member for Kew. And yes, I’ve got the receipts. 1/3

No idea if this is true, but my brain immediately screamed déjà vu. Pretty sure the current Member for Kew is halfway through their metamorphosis into the former Member for Kew. And yes, I’ve got the receipts. 1/3

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Day 2 of ignoring council orders at Kew pre-poll, and the Liberals have escalated - they’ve sent in Liberals in blazers to show they mean business. Council officers are snapping pics. Hope the Liberals have budgeted for fines. Those fossil fuel donations will come in handy.

Day 2 of ignoring council orders at Kew pre-poll, and the Liberals have escalated - they’ve sent in Liberals in blazers to show they mean business. Council officers are snapping pics. Hope the Liberals have budgeted for fines. Those fossil fuel donations will come in handy.

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Another Jess Wilson rage-farm special, this time whinging about a pet-registration fee rise, omitting the key fact that it amounts to 8.6c a week and funds the RSPCA. Selective outrage, driven with the same finesse her Liberal Kew predecessor Tim Smith showed behind the wheel.

Another Jess Wilson rage-farm special, this time whinging about a pet-registration fee rise, omitting the key fact that it amounts to 8.6c a week and funds the RSPCA. Selective outrage, driven with the same finesse her Liberal Kew predecessor Tim Smith showed behind the wheel.

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When the Liberals leave out rudimentary details, it’s usually because you wouldn’t like them. Which taxes exactly? How much are they?

When the Liberals leave out rudimentary details, it’s usually because you wouldn’t like them. Which taxes exactly? How much are they?

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Dave Hughes booked a flight to the US, failed to get the required ESTA, turned up at the airport anyway, and has now completed the only process that interested him: blaming everyone else.

Dave Hughes booked a flight to the US, failed to get the required ESTA, turned up at the airport anyway, and has now completed the only process that interested him: blaming everyone else.

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One Nation’s latest ad depicts Middle Eastern men as suicide bombers, Africans as machete-wielding criminals and white Australians as One Nation voters. Jess Wilson will still preference them and help elect One Nation MPs. Nobody is making her do that. It is her choice.

One Nation’s latest ad depicts Middle Eastern men as suicide bombers, Africans as machete-wielding criminals and white Australians as One Nation voters. Jess Wilson will still preference them and help elect One Nation MPs. Nobody is making her do that. It is her choice.

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Someone alerted me to 2 mins from this podcast from this morning hinting that a “prominent Australian comedian” split from their management company of 35 years yesterday. I wonder if this mystery will ever be solved?

Someone alerted me to 2 mins from this podcast from this morning hinting that a “prominent Australian comedian” split from their management company of 35 years yesterday. I wonder if this mystery will ever be solved?

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The One Nation leader being asked whether he took ICE in front of children does rather explain the party's enthusiasm for banning journalists. Questions can be so awkward.

The One Nation leader being asked whether he took ICE in front of children does rather explain the party's enthusiasm for banning journalists. Questions can be so awkward.

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Luke McGregor is a comedian with an economics degree. A rare combination of being funny and knowing something about economics. Here’s the first bit.

Luke McGregor is a comedian with an economics degree. A rare combination of being funny and knowing something about economics. Here’s the first bit.

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Chris Minns continues to suggest that 300,000+ Sydneysiders who participated in march for humanity are somehow responsible for the actions of the two terrorists. It is one of the most absurd propositions ever advanced in Australian politics.

Chris Minns continues to suggest that 300,000+ Sydneysiders who participated in march for humanity are somehow responsible for the actions of the two terrorists. It is one of the most absurd propositions ever advanced in Australian politics.

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Donald Trump says he is not very happy with Australia. I think I speak for many Australians when I say, who gives a shit?

Donald Trump says he is not very happy with Australia. I think I speak for many Australians when I say, who gives a shit?

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Michaelia Cash should call Johnny while he’s putting $200+ of $2.80 diesel into the Ranger today. “Remember when we fought EV adoption and didn’t build the infrastructure, Johnny? Anyway, how’s the cost of living?”

Michaelia Cash should call Johnny while he’s putting $200+ of $2.80 diesel into the Ranger today. “Remember when we fought EV adoption and didn’t build the infrastructure, Johnny? Anyway, how’s the cost of living?”

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Pauline says there’s “still a lot to come out” about Warren Pickering, then appears to realise the problem. Then comes the claim that there are a lot of "paedophiliers" (sic) in Parliament. One Nation crisis management remains a fascinating discipline.

Pauline says there’s “still a lot to come out” about Warren Pickering, then appears to realise the problem. Then comes the claim that there are a lot of "paedophiliers" (sic) in Parliament. One Nation crisis management remains a fascinating discipline.

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One Nation are bringing the Liberal Party’s “Prayer Room” antics back onto the agenda. Which feels appropriate, given the polls are increasingly suggesting the two may end up in an unholy coalition.

One Nation are bringing the Liberal Party’s “Prayer Room” antics back onto the agenda. Which feels appropriate, given the polls are increasingly suggesting the two may end up in an unholy coalition.

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According to Pauline Hanson, asking for policy costings is a “stupid question” - because One Nation has never been serious enough about policy to survive real scrutiny. One Nation doesn’t build policy - it sells slogans.

According to Pauline Hanson, asking for policy costings is a “stupid question” - because One Nation has never been serious enough about policy to survive real scrutiny. One Nation doesn’t build policy - it sells slogans.

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If you’re not following Henry Bretz on Instagram, fix that. His piss-take of Karl Stefanovic and Tommy Robinson is hilarious because, unfortunately for Karl, it’s basically documentary.

If you’re not following Henry Bretz on Instagram, fix that. His piss-take of Karl Stefanovic and Tommy Robinson is hilarious because, unfortunately for Karl, it’s basically documentary.

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Andrew Hastie’s pitch: a cringe video next to a 1970 Ford pretending Australia stopped making cars because we abandoned coal and gas. Tiny problem: Ford, Holden, Toyota and Mitsubishi bailed when our grid was nearly 100% fossil fuels. To win, the Libs need voters to be stupid.

Andrew Hastie’s pitch: a cringe video next to a 1970 Ford pretending Australia stopped making cars because we abandoned coal and gas. Tiny problem: Ford, Holden, Toyota and Mitsubishi bailed when our grid was nearly 100% fossil fuels. To win, the Libs need voters to be stupid.

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Raf Epstein has assessed Karl's recent work as, and I quote, 'bullshit'. And it's the most accurate take so far.

Raf Epstein has assessed Karl's recent work as, and I quote, 'bullshit'. And it's the most accurate take so far.

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Raf says Jess Wilson will want to chew her own arm off every time her former mentor Josh Frydenberg resurfaces. You can see why. Selling Kew more coal, more gas, climate retreat and Treaty repeal is difficult enough without your mentor turning up as the cautionary tale.

Raf says Jess Wilson will want to chew her own arm off every time her former mentor Josh Frydenberg resurfaces. You can see why. Selling Kew more coal, more gas, climate retreat and Treaty repeal is difficult enough without your mentor turning up as the cautionary tale.

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Still one of the greats: Pauline Hanson strides in with all the confidence of a woman who has not yet encountered the next thirty seconds. Now with added backstory.

Still one of the greats: Pauline Hanson strides in with all the confidence of a woman who has not yet encountered the next thirty seconds. Now with added backstory.

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Most One Nation voters don't care how insane the policy is. But this is a ripper: the interview opens with a plan to evict 400,000 permanent residents and seize their homes for the govt. So unhinged even Barnaby thought wtf and returned to do the interview again. All true👇

Most One Nation voters don't care how insane the policy is. But this is a ripper: the interview opens with a plan to evict 400,000 permanent residents and seize their homes for the govt. So unhinged even Barnaby thought wtf and returned to do the interview again. All true👇

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Michaelia Cash’s brilliant plan in 2019 for Johnny was to lock him into a vehicle that costs nearly $300 a week to fill up, forever. That was the moribund, visionless LNP model: resist the future and leave Johnny paying for their 1950s nostalgia.

Michaelia Cash’s brilliant plan in 2019 for Johnny was to lock him into a vehicle that costs nearly $300 a week to fill up, forever. That was the moribund, visionless LNP model: resist the future and leave Johnny paying for their 1950s nostalgia.

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Tony Abbott on fire at CPAC, selling the ‘fresh’ vision to win over young Australians: Obsessing over flags, whacking immigrants, compulsory Australia Day rituals, forced patriotism, a nod to White Australia, and declaring the nation Christian. That'll win over Gen Z.

Tony Abbott on fire at CPAC, selling the ‘fresh’ vision to win over young Australians: Obsessing over flags, whacking immigrants, compulsory Australia Day rituals, forced patriotism, a nod to White Australia, and declaring the nation Christian. That'll win over Gen Z.

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Josh Frydenberg has a book to sell, which means the ceremonial speculation about his return to politics is underway again. He should rename the book to 'My Story: How I Kicked Victorians, Gave Gerry Harvey Millions and Lost Kooyong'. #insiders

Josh Frydenberg has a book to sell, which means the ceremonial speculation about his return to politics is underway again. He should rename the book to 'My Story: How I Kicked Victorians, Gave Gerry Harvey Millions and Lost Kooyong'. #insiders

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