Pauline Hanson's One Nation Party
Liberal Labor Club Trash Australia
The so-called “hate speech” laws rushed through Parliament this week by the Labor–Liberal coalition are a dangerous and unnecessary legislative overreach. They were opposed by large numbers of Australians, including academics, legal experts, and religious leaders, yet were forced through regardless.
A serious public discussion about these laws is not only justified, but also essential.
Firstly, One Nation is firmly committed to opposing these laws and repealing them. In our view, they are designed to silence Australians who criticise government policy and political orthodoxy, rather than to genuinely protect public safety.
Existing laws would have contained and prosecuted hate preachers, but Labor was never interested in prosecuting hate, just people who oppose their views.
The legislation also contains significant loopholes that may allow the hate preachers and extremists to evade justice, while ordinary Australians face increased legal risk for expressing lawful opinions.
History shows that rushed, chaotic, and arrogant governments rarely produce legislation free from unintended consequences. These laws are no exception.
Poorly defined provisions risk capturing clumsy jokes, ill-phrased social media posts, or robust political commentary that was never intended to incite harm.
One Nation stands firmly against violence or threats of violence in all circumstances. We continue to support lawful and peaceful protest, and we have published clear guides to help supporters avoid provocation at rallies and demonstrations, particularly where criticism of government policy may attract agitation from extremist groups on the Left.
We encourage all supporters to read our guidance material and to prioritise personal safety at all times.
One Nation has always encouraged responsible use of social media. Intimidation, bullying, and slander have no place in public debate and are expressly prohibited under our Code of Conduct.
Our Branch By-Laws clearly state that all Party communication channels must be used free from intimidation or threats.
Similarly, our Code of Conduct requires members to behave ethically, treat others with dignity, and promote respectful debate.
One Nation is proud that its members adhere to these standards, in clear contrast to the conduct of radical Islamist supporters and extremist left-wing activists whose actions have fuelled hatred and division, particularly towards the Jewish community, and who despise Australian values.
Ultimately, Australians who act in good faith, speak honestly, and hold a genuine love for their country should not be targeted by the Albanese Labor government. That principle remains at the heart of One Nation’s opposition to these laws.
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