Senate Censures One Nation’s Hanson for Saying ‘No Good Muslims’ in TV Slip-Up

The motion passed 36–17.

Leader of One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson speaks to the media at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Jan. 19, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

The Senate has formally censured Pauline Hanson over her remarks about Australian Muslims.

The motion, moved by Labor Senate Leader Penny Wong passed 36 votes to 17, in response to Hanson misspeaking on Sky News Australia last month where she said there were no “good” Muslims.