# Anti-Pauline Hanson strategists tell campaigners not to call her a racist

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- The Guardian, 2026-09-12 20:00 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/13/do-not-call-her-a-racist-anti-pauline-hanson-strategists-tell-campaigners-character-attacks-wont-work-in-victoria

> Before Victoria’s November election, strategists are urging progressive activists and unionists not to make personal attacks on One Nation leader Pauline Hanson or call her a racist. Instead, they should respectfully steer conversations with supporters towards economic concerns, reflecting a strategic rethink as One Nation’s support continues to grow.