Teal Campaign’s Orange Branding Draws Criticism for Similarity to One Nation

A Teal-linked candidate in the Farrer by-election says she has a good reason for donning the colour orange in her campaign.
Teal Campaign’s Orange Branding Draws Criticism for Similarity to One Nation
One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson meets local supporters during a barbeque in Buderim in Sunshine Coast, Australia, on Sept. 21, 2017. Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images
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The decision by a Climate 200 Teal candidate to use a promotional colour similar to One Nation’s signature orange hue has raised eyebrows.

Former Liberal Party MP Craig Kelly took issue with Michelle Milthorpe’s team for using the colour in the lead-up to the Farrer by-election, which will also be contested by the conservative-leaning One Nation.

Crystal-Rose Jones
Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.