The High Court of Australia has granted One Nation leader Pauline Hanson special leave to appeal a finding that she racially vilified Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi, opening a free-speech fight over the Racial Discrimination Act that will now be tested at the nation's highest court.
Bel McRae · Friday 6 November 2026
Sources
- High Court of Australia: Results of applications for special leave, 5 November 2026 (Hanson v Faruqi & Anor S79/2026, [2026] HCADisp 293)
- ABC News: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to appeal racial discrimination finding in High Court (5 Nov 2026)
- The Guardian: Pauline Hanson to appeal Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination ruling in high court (5 Nov 2026)
- Sydney Morning Herald: Pauline Hanson heads to High Court (6 Nov 2026)
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