Nationals senator concerned Hanson wants to 'pick and choose' journalists

Nationals senator Bridget McKenzie has voiced concerns about Pauline Hanson's interactions with the media, particularly after the One Nation leader's recent appearance at the National Press Club. Hanson publicly criticized a Guardian Australia journalist as "trashy" for asking a question regarding her daughter's employment by One Nation, even threatening to ban the reporter from future events.

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That might be OK for Donald Trump to pick and choose which media he takes questions from, but it does not go well in a democracy like Australia.

McKenzie, speaking on a Nine Network political panel, stated her "concern" that Hanson wishes to "pick and choose" which journalists she answers questions from. "That might be OK for Donald Trump to pick and choose which media he takes questions from, but it does not go well in a democracy like Australia," McKenzie remarked.

Environment Minister Murray Watt also weighed in, suggesting that governing the country should not be based on "hating other people." He criticized Hanson's platform, stating, "She's coming after workers, she's coming after people who use childcare, she's coming after migrants, she's coming after the ABC."

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She's coming after workers, she's coming after people who use childcare, she's coming after migrants, she's coming after the ABC.

The discussion also touched upon One Nation's policy positions, with treasury spokesperson Barnaby Joyce confirming the party's willingness to reduce workers' entitlements to support small businesses. When asked about the difference between the Nationals and One Nation, McKenzie offered a lighthearted, albeit pointed, response: "Well, I don't have red hair."

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Well, I don't have red hair.