Joyce defends Hanson's podcast interview with convicted criminal Tommy Robinson

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One Nation MP grilled in 7.30 interview about Pauline Hanson’s podcast interview by far-right activist. Follow today’s news live

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One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce has tried to defend party leader Pauline Hanson’s decision to meet far-right convicted criminal Tommy Robinson during a recent visit to the UK.

Hanson and her colleagues have spent recent days clarifying, explaining or walking back headline-grabbing parts of the One Nation leader’s trip to Europe, including a podcast interview with Robinson.

My question to you, Barnaby Joyce, is: is that not a red line?

I believe that there is not a condoning of every action of Tommy Robinson.

I don’t think that was ever said.

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