Pauline Hanson has been overheard apparently referring to a woman as a 'nasty b****' after her male media advisor instructed a female reporter to 'shut up'. The incident unfolded on Thursday in Adelaide as the One Nation leader and MP Barnaby Joyce were departing a press conference.
Confrontation at Press Conference
As the politicians exited the room following their address to reporters, Hanson's media advisor was seen raising a hand towards the journalist and telling her to be quiet. 'No, we're done. Thank you. No, no, no. Shut up,' he said. The exchange was captured on camera by 7News, which continued filming Hanson and Joyce as they walked through an adjoining corridor.
The advisor then spoke to the party leader, prompting Hanson to respond: 'Frick, you should have told me. I would have told her myself,' referring to an unnamed woman. Joyce interjected to compliment Hanson, saying she 'did very well'. However, Hanson turned to her media advisor and declared: 'I would have told her you're the nasty b****'. The group responded with loud laughter.
Further Remarks
Hanson was then heard quipping: 'Do you want me to go back and I'll tell her?' and appeared to turn around as if to re-enter the room. More details are expected to emerge.
