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Stop using Bluey, Australian broadcaster tells Pauline Hanson’s far-right party

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France-Presse, A. (2026, October 28). Stop using Bluey, Australian broadcaster tells Pauline Hanson’s far-right party. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/asia/australasia/article/3372420/stop-using-bluey-australian-broadcaster-tells-pauline-hansons-far-right-party

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An Australian broadcaster has criticized Pauline Hanson's far-right One Nation party for using a character from the popular children's show "Bluey" in a controversial political cartoon. The cartoon shows Bluey driving a car over a politician, which drew criticism after a man allegedly drove deliberately into an MP named Helen Haines. Bluey is known as a beloved canine character in an Australian series that explores childhood and parenting issues.

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The ABC has called on One Nation to immediately remove cartoons that depict the children's character Bluey in violent scenarios, such as running over politicians and being bashed by youth "delinquents." This demand comes after ABC managing director Hugh Marks told Senate estimates committee that legal action is being considered but must be coordinated with intellectual property owner Ludo Studios. In one episode from 2024, Bluey was shown driving a car over former Victorian premier Daniel Andrews, while another implies the character is beaten by delinquents. This comes amid recent concerns following an alleged deliberate attack on independent MP Helen Haines, who lost both legs after being hit by a car. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has denied that her party's use of Bluey constitutes a breach of intellectual property rights.

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Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party has come under fire for a 2024 political cartoon depicting Bluey driving a car over an Australian politician.

left criticizes the use of offensive political imagery

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One Nation colouring book intended for kids depicts Bluey being robbed different event · 95%

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“The articles describe different incidents involving One Nation's use of Bluey in unrelated cartoons or coloring books.”

ABC tells One Nation to remove cartoon with violent depiction of Bluey same event · 95%

ABC News (AU)

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“Both articles describe the ABC's demand for One Nation to remove satirical videos featuring Bluey, which occurred on the same date.”

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