Pauline Hanson denies responsibility for colouring book depicting Bluey being held at knifepoint
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โขWed, 28 Oct 2026 05:08:44 GMT
๐ฐ What Happened
Pauline Hanson has denied responsibility for a One Nation colouring book that showed the children's character Bluey being held at knifepoint. The book carried authorisation from the party leader.
It was handed to children at a country show in South Australia. The book is the latest problem for One Nation's Please Explain cartoon series.
๐ The Backstory
One Nation has used Bluey in its cartoons for months. The ABC has told the party to remove Bluey references immediately and is looking at legal options.
Labor has condemned earlier videos that showed Senator Penny Wong being murdered. Hanson has said the videos are not going anywhere.
The ABC's managing director, Hugh Marks, called the use of Bluey shocking and disrespectful.
๐ฏ Why It Matters
Bluey is loved by millions of Australian kids. Using the character in political attacks upsets parents and tests the rules on copying.
Pauline Hanson has denied responsibility for a One Nation colouring book that showed the children's character Bluey being held at knifepoint. The book carried authorisation from the party leader.
It was handed to children at a country show in South Australia. The book is the latest problem for One Nation's Please Explain cartoon series.
One Nation has used Bluey in its cartoons for months. The ABC has told the party to remove Bluey references immediately and is looking at legal options.
Labor has condemned earlier videos that showed Senator Penny Wong being murdered. Hanson has said the videos are not going anywhere.
The ABC's managing director, Hugh Marks, called the use of Bluey shocking and disrespectful.
Bluey is loved by millions of Australian kids. Using the character in political attacks upsets parents and tests the rules on copying.