ABC and the Guardian call on One Nation to reverse media ban amid censorship concerns

Source: The Guardian 2 hours ago

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The ABC and the Guardian have called on One Nation to reverse its ban on select media outlets from press conferences amid warnings the party is practising censorship and actively avoiding public scrutiny.

On Tuesday both outlets were asked to leave a One Nation press conference in Victoria. During the event, the state’s party leader, Warren Pickering, admitted to illegal drug use and drink driving.

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ABC and the Guardian call on One Nation to reverse media ban amid censorship concerns

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