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The Populist: Pauline Hanson’s divided nation – podcast

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Around the globe, rightwing politicians pushing nationalist and anti-immigration policies are on the rise. The Populist explores the growing appeal of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation – a party that has imported the modus operandi of the populist right, including Trump-style attacks on the media. In a new four-part podcast series, investigations correspondent Sarah Martin asks who One Nation really stands for and whether the party has what it takes to achieve power in Australia One Nation says renters and mortgage holders should have early access to their super. Is it a good idea? Barnaby Joyce says he’s not ‘Jesus Christ’ and admits One Nation has not modelled super policy in fiery interviews Coalition denies flag-burning ban an attempt to undercut One Nation as Labor says push has ‘element of desperation’ Continue reading...

First report: Coalition vows to criminalise flag burning — smh.com.au, 9d