Andrew Hastie accuses Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce of being ‘lying cowards’ over One Nation ‘traitor’ cartoon

Liberal MP and former SAS veteran Andrew Hastie has publicly labeled Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce 'lying cowards' following a dispute over a One Nation social media cartoon. The conflict centers on an image posted by Hanson over a month ago, which Hastie claims characterizes him as a traitor eight times. Both Hanson and Joyce have denied making such accusations against the Canning MP.

The dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the Liberal frontbencher and the political figures involved. Hastie’s escalation of the rhetoric follows the denial from Hanson and Joyce regarding the intent and content of the controversial social media post.