Hanson Defends London Trip Amid Scandal | Sydney News

Pauline Hanson fires back at media claims she used party funds for a luxury London hotel stay, insisting mining billionaire Gina Rinehart covered her flights and that “Fire the Liar” campaign money was earmarked to fight Labor—not for personal indulgence. She calls coverage “fake news,” likening it to Trump-era attacks, and says a backup plan to have someone else pay for her lodging fell through. Hanson also denies her room was booked while she was in Italy, saying it was canceled. Critics argue donors may feel betrayed by the lavish trip amid financial hardship, exposing a rift between Hanson’s image and actions. Meanwhile, One Nation’s refusal to grant certain journalists access to press events has reignited debates over free speech and media accountability, as the party insists private events aren’t public forums—while media outlets push back on their right to hold power to account. The fallout underscores deepening tensions between Hanson, her party, and the press. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6022134601d838df