Jacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard
Summary
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan criticized a "ditch the witch" billboard using sexist images and language against her. She rejected leadership rumors and said she will keep speaking out against sexist and hateful attacks, while One Nation leader Pauline Hanson defended her criticism of Allan.Key Facts
- A billboard in Melbourne showed AI images of Jacinta Allan with the phrase "ditch the witch."
- The phrase has historical use as a sexist insult against female leaders, including former Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
- Jacinta Allan called the billboard sexist, hateful, and rooted in old gender-based prejudice.
- Pauline Hanson said Allan had been called a witch long before and suggested Allan’s leadership was weak.
- Other politicians, like Julia Gillard, Anthony Albanese, and Jess Wilson, condemned the billboard.
- Allan dismissed rumors of internal party leadership challenges and said she is focused on helping Victorians.
- A recent poll showed Victorian Labor’s vote has fallen to 23%, with One Nation rising to 25%.
- Allan’s personal popularity rating dropped by five points, and 62% of poll respondents want her replaced before the election.
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