Court urged to review Hanson’s ‘years of hatred’ toward Muslims

Breakdown

• Pauline Hanson is appealing a federal court judgement that found her tweet to Senator Mehreen Faruqi breached the Racial Discrimination Act. 15s
• The tweet in question was sent after Faruqi criticized the British monarchy following the Queen's death. 28s
• Hanson's lawyers argue the tweet was an angry response and that social media is known for robust language. 39s
• Faruqi's lawyers argue the tweet should be seen in the context of Hanson's history of comments about Muslims and people of colour. 58s
• The court is expected to conclude arguments soon, with judgement to be delivered at a later date. 1m 38s