‘Bring it on’: Pauline Hanson to appeal Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination ruling in high court
This story was selected and curated by our editorial team in the Australia news category. Published on November 5, 2026 • Originally reported by Sarah Basford Canales. OMEGAZEPRIME provides independent news coverage and analysis for our readers. Stay informed with the latest developments.
One Nation leader granted special leave to appeal after full federal court earlier this year agreed Hanson portrayed Faruqi as a ‘second-class citizen’
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Australia’s high court has agreed to hear Pauline Hanson’s appeal against a ruling that she engaged in racial discrimination against Mehreen Faruqi when she told the Greens senator to “pack your bags and piss off back to Pakistan”.
The One Nation leader was granted special leave to appeal on Thursday after the full federal court earlier this year unanimously upheld a 2024 decision.
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