Pauline Hanson tells Senator to ‘*** off back to Pakistan’ over comments about the Queen
Pauline Hanson has told a fellow Senator to “p*** off back to Pakistan” after the MP commented on the death of the Queen.
Pauline Hanson has told Mehreen Faruqi to “p--- off back to Pakistan” after the Greens senator called the Queen “a leader of a racist empire”.
The One Nation leader took offence after the Pakistani-born MP tweeted that she would not mourn the death of the Queen.
“Condolences to those who knew the Queen. I cannot mourn the leader of a racist empire built on stolen lives, land and wealth of colonised peoples,” Ms Faruqi posted.
“We are reminded of the urgency of Treaty with First Nations, justice and reparations for British colonies and becoming a republic.”
Condolences to those who knew the Queen.
— Mehreen Faruqi (@MehreenFaruqi) September 9, 2022
I cannot mourn the leader of a racist empire built on stolen lives, land and wealth of colonised peoples.
We are reminded of the urgency of Treaty with First Nations, justice & reparations for British colonies & becoming a republic.
Senator Hanson responded a few hours later, expressing “disgust” at the comment.
“Your attitude appals and disgusts me. When you immigrated to Australia you took every advantage of this country,” she said.
“You took citizenship, bought multiple homes, and a job in a parliament. It’s clear you’re not happy, so pack your bags and p--- off back to Pakistan.”
Some people backed Senator Hanson, including one person who wrote: “I 100 per cent agree with you. Nobody (especially her) should not be saying disrespectful stuff about the Queen. Think this person should just pack her back and go back to where she came from as we don’t want that sort of person in our country.”
But others were critical of her response, including one person who commented: “Her tweet was in poor taste. But the ‘go back where you came from’ attitude sucks. Part of living in this country is free speech. Speaking about parts of the country you’re upset about is better than apathy, at least she cares.”
Other Greens MPs have made political comments, including Greens leader Adam Bandt.
“Rest In Peace Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts are with her family and all who loved her. Now Australia must move forward. We need Treaty with First Nations people, and we need to become a Republic,” he tweeted.
It prompted Liberal MP Phillip Thompson to describe him as “a clown of the highest order”.
@AdamBandt youâre a clown of the highest order and a human of the lowest form. Given you hate our nation so profoundly, I would encourage you to take a hike out of Australia and donât look back. I think the nation would join me in celebrating your departure. pic.twitter.com/xNwjSlhTVR
— Phillip Thompson OAM MP (@P_Thompson88) September 9, 2022
“You’re a clown of the highest order and a human of the lowest form,” he tweeted.
“Given you hate our nation so profoundly, I would encourage you to take a hike out of Australia and don’t look back.
“I think the nation would join me in celebrating your departure.”