Liberal MP Andrew Hastie intensifies feud with One Nation's Pauline Hanson

The Western Australian Liberal frontbencher accused Senator Hanson and One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce of lying after a satirical video appeared on Hanson’s X profile. Hastie said the clip insulted veterans and portrayed Hanson as weak, urging her to either own the remarks or delete the post. One Nation’s leader denied labeling Hastie a traitor, calling the animation a harmless joke. The dispute follows Hastie’s subpoena to testify in the Ben Roberts-Smith war-crimes case, which has drawn support for the former soldier from billionaire Gina Rinehart.

Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie escalated his criticism of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson after a cartoon video was pinned to her X account, targeting him over the Ben Roberts-Smith court proceedings. Hastie described the animation as a “massive slur” against Australian veterans and labeled Hanson “weak and glass-jawed,” demanding she either publicly address the content or remove it. Hanson’s party denied calling Hastie a traitor, insisting the clip was satirical.

The clash also involves One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce, whom Hastie called a “lying coward.” Tensions have risen since Hastie was subpoenaed to testify against former soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, a case backed by mining magnate Gina Rinehart, who plans a veterans’ housing complex in his honor. Hastie said he would not pursue legal action against Hanson, citing the financial backing she receives. Joyce rejected the traitor accusation, expressing respect for military service and openness to dialogue.