In 2022, Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi criticised the monarchy in a social media post following Queen Elizabeth II’s death. Fellow Senator Hanson replied with what the Federal Court has now found was an “angry personal attack” that carried racist meaning. On today's podcast, we break down what the initial comments were, how the court case has evolved, and what this verdict means.

Hosts: Zara Seidler and Sam Koslowski
Producer: Orla Maher

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