Hanson Reconsiders Mardi Gras Stance | Australia News

Pauline Hanson fires back at Barnaby Joyce’s “gay party” jab, defending her stance while acknowledging Australia’s changed landscape — same-sex marriage is legal, and she respects that. She insists gay people are employed at One Nation based on merit, not sexuality, and says personal lives should remain private — though she still dislikes the Mardi Gras. Meanwhile, Parminder Singh, who previously called homosexuality a “mental illness,” has apologized and pledged to respect everyone’s dignity. Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg, in contrast, openly supports the Mardi Gras, calling it a vital, economically significant celebration for Sydney’s LGBTQ+ community. 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/349a796facad9d38