Australia politics live: crossbench, Liberal and Greens politicians back Hastie in heated fight with Hanson over ‘traitor’ cartoon

Australia's parliament is dealing with a heated dispute between politicians over a cartoon labeled 'traitor'. The cartoon in question was created by Senator Fraser Anning's niece, but it was shared by Senator Anning's former colleague, Senator Steve Hastie. Several politicians, including some from the Liberal and Greens parties, have come to Senator Hastie's defense. This development is significant because it highlights the ongoing tensions within Australia's parliament and the complex relationships between its members.

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