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‘Who in this country has not tried drugs?’ Hanson backs Pickering in explosive interview
HealthNovember state election
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- ‘Who in this country has not tried drugs?’ Hanson backs Pickering in explosive interview
Center Key Facts
- ‘Who in this country has not tried drugs?’ Hanson backs Pickering in explosive interview
- Warren Pickering admitted to historical drug use and drink-driving.
- Pauline Hanson backs Pickering, describing him as 'a man of conviction'.
- Pickering's admissions were made earlier in the week.
- Hanson believes in redemption.
- Pickering is a candidate in the November state election.
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- Left: The One Nation leader told News24 the party’s Victorian leader was “a man of conviction” and said she believed in redemption.
- Center: The One Nation leader told News24 the party’s Victorian leader was “a man of conviction” and said she believed in redemption.
- Right: Not enough sources yet — framing will appear once outlets on this side cover the story.
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Expected Outcomes
- The outcome of the November state election may be affected by Pickering's admissions
Why It Matters
The scandal may impact One Nation's chances in the election
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Timeline of this story
- Sep 9Brisbane Times (AU): The One Nation leader told News24 the party’s Victorian leader was “a man of conviction” and said she believed in redemption.
- Sep 9The Age (AU): The One Nation leader told News24 the party’s Victorian leader was “a man of conviction” and said she believed in redemption.
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