Jacqui Lambie calls Pauline Hanson an ‘angry little woman’ after One Nation cartoon calling Andrew Hastie a traitor
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•Thu, 10 Sep 2026 06:26:02 GMT
📰 What Happened
Senator Jacqui Lambie has attacked Pauline Hanson, calling her an 'angry little woman' and a 'bloody coward'. Lambie wants One Nation to remove a cartoon that calls Andrew Hastie a 'traitor'.
Lambie is an army veteran. She said the cartoon is full of violence and told veterans to think twice before voting for One Nation.
Hastie, an SAS veteran, said Hanson was 'weak and glass-jawed' for refusing to own her words or take the video down.
🔍 The Backstory
Hastie gave evidence against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith in a failed defamation case. Hanson and her backer Gina Rinehart say Roberts-Smith is being treated unfairly over war crime claims.
Hastie ruled out suing Hanson because of Rinehart's wealth. He said he did not want a costly legal fight.
The cartoon was posted in late July. It has drawn criticism from senior Liberals, Lambie and RSL Australia.
🎯 Why It Matters
Veterans are watching how their service is treated in politics. The fight also shows how personal and bitter Australian politics has become.
Senator Jacqui Lambie has attacked Pauline Hanson, calling her an 'angry little woman' and a 'bloody coward'. Lambie wants One Nation to remove a cartoon that calls Andrew Hastie a 'traitor'.
Lambie is an army veteran. She said the cartoon is full of violence and told veterans to think twice before voting for One Nation.
Hastie, an SAS veteran, said Hanson was 'weak and glass-jawed' for refusing to own her words or take the video down.
Hastie gave evidence against Victoria Cross recipient Ben Roberts-Smith in a failed defamation case. Hanson and her backer Gina Rinehart say Roberts-Smith is being treated unfairly over war crime claims.
Hastie ruled out suing Hanson because of Rinehart's wealth. He said he did not want a costly legal fight.
The cartoon was posted in late July. It has drawn criticism from senior Liberals, Lambie and RSL Australia.
Veterans are watching how their service is treated in politics. The fight also shows how personal and bitter Australian politics has become.