Hastie accepts apology from Joyce over ‘traitor’ cartoon as Hanson doubles down and tells critics to ‘chill’
Summary
Andrew Hastie, a former SAS captain and current politician, accepted an apology from Barnaby Joyce over a One Nation cartoon that called Hastie a traitor. However, Hastie criticized One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for not apologizing and said the cartoon insulted all veterans.Key Facts
- The One Nation cartoon called Andrew Hastie a traitor multiple times, linking this to his testimony in a defamation trial.
- Barnaby Joyce apologized to Hastie, saying he was not aware of the cartoon before it caused controversy.
- Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, refused to apologize and kept the cartoon on her social media.
- Hanson told critics to “take a chill pill” and defended the cartoon as insightful about politics.
- Other politicians, including Jacqui Lambie and senior Liberals, criticized the cartoon and supported Hastie.
- Defence Minister Richard Marles said calling Hastie, a veteran, a traitor was “tasteless.”
- One Nation senator Sean Bell said the party did not need to apologize and accused Hastie of looking for conflict.
- The cartoon depicted Hastie as a paranoid opposition leader controlled by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
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