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Court Rules Against Pauline Hanson in Racial Discrimination Case

Senator Pauline Hanson is found guilty of racial discrimination towards Senator Mehreen Faruqi, following a contentious social media exchange.

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Updated: Nov 1st, 2024, 3:40 AM ET

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An Australian judge has ruled that Pauline Hanson breached racial discrimination laws by telling Senator Mehreen Faruqi to return to Pakistan in a Twitter exchange. The court ordered Hanson to delete her offensive post and cover Faruqi's legal costs. Justice Angus Stewart described Hanson's behavior as 'seriously offensive' and indicative of strong racism. Faruqi welcomed the ruling as a stand against racial slurs, while Hanson expressed disappointment and plans to appeal, claiming a breach of her free speech rights.

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