Australian Court Rules Senator Pauline Hanson Violated Race Law

Senator Mehreen Faruqi wins case against Hanson over a racist tweet following Queen Elizabeth II's death.

The Federal Court found Pauline Hanson guilty of breaching racial discrimination laws after telling Senator Mehreen Faruqi to 'go back to Pakistan' in a tweet.
Justice Angus Stewart described Hanson's tweet as a 'strong form of racism,' ordering her to delete it and cover Faruqi's legal expenses.
Hanson plans to appeal the ruling, arguing that the decision limits freedom of political expression.
Faruqi hailed the verdict as a victory for people of color and Muslims, emphasizing it as a stand against hate speech in Australia.
The court's decision highlights ongoing tensions in Australia's multicultural society, where a majority of the population now has overseas roots.