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Australian Federal Police investigate banner stunt during Pauline Hanson speech
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1 min readUpdated Jun 28, 2026
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Authorities are investigating a security breach at the National Press Club after activist group GetUp interrupted Senator Pauline Hanson's speech with a banner protest.

  • The Australian Federal Police (AFP) confirmed an investigation into an unauthorized protest at the National Press Club on Wednesday.
  • Activist group GetUp claimed responsibility for the incident, citing a desire to provide what they called 'honesty' during the speech.
  • It remains unclear whether any formal charges will be filed or how the protesters gained access to the restricted area.

The Australian Federal Police has launched an investigation into a protest incident that occurred during Senator Pauline Hanson’s address at the National Press Club. According to The Guardian, activist group GetUp claimed responsibility for the banner stunt, stating the occasion required additional perspective. However, the exact security breaches that allowed the interruption to occur are currently under scrutiny by venue staff and authorities. Whether this leads to legal consequences for the participants remains to be seen.

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