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Albo talks about compassion, but where was the compassion for the seven families torn apart at Bondi? Where is it for the veterans sleeping rough while ISIS sympathizers get passports, welfare, and state support?”
The Prime Minister’s office reacted almost immediately. Within minutes of Hanson concluding her remarks, Albanese’s legal team issued a formal statement announcing defamation proceedings against both Hanson and Gregory. The statement described their comments as “baseless, malicious, and reckless defamation designed to incite hatred and undermine democratic institutions.” The Prime Minister briefly appeared outside The Lodge, his tone measured but firm:
“These are serious, unfounded accusations that cross the line from political debate into character assassination. My government has acted in accordance with international law, with the safety of Australian children as our paramount concern. We will defend our reputation and the truth in court if necessary.”
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