Pauline Hanson Vows to Oppose Labor’s Anti-Semitism, Hate Bill

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson says Labor’s proposed new anti-hate laws could backfire and criminalise displays of national pride.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and Senator Malcolm Roberts (R) during the March for Australia rally, which called for a slowdown in Australia's immigration intake amid an ongoing housing and inflation crisis, in Canberra, Australia on Aug. 31, 2025. AAP Image/Mick Tsikas

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has pledged to oppose the Labor government’s proposed anti-Semitism and hate speech laws.

The senator warns the proposed Combatting Antisemitism, Hate and Extremism Bill 2026 contains too many loose definitions and is concerned it could echo the UK government’s crackdown and arrest of individuals posting on social media.