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Survey puts Labor behind the Coalition and One Nation in state election race; advocacy groups say care burden will shift to womenGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastPauline Hanson has doubled down on her comments after a “sexist” roving billboard campaign about Victorian premier that included the phrase “ditch the witch” was roundly condemned. Listing issues Hanson said Victorians were concerned about, including “escalating” crime and renewable energy infrastructure,...

Survey puts Labor behind the Coalition and One Nation in state election race; advocacy groups say care burden will shift to women

Pauline Hanson has doubled down on her comments after a “sexist” roving billboard campaign about Victorian premier that included the phrase “ditch the witch” was roundly condemned.

Listing issues Hanson said Victorians were concerned about, including “escalating” crime and renewable energy infrastructure, the One Nation leader told Sky News “no wonder they called her a witch”.

Probably stronger words might be used for her, but they feel the sooner she’s gone, the better.

Jacinta – if the shoe fits, then wear it.

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