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Sign the open letter to Australian media: Boycott One Nation’s press conferences!

One Nation has banned the ABC and The Guardian from its press conferences. In a democracy the public has a right to know what their political representatives say and do.

A party that wants to govern must face scrutiny from all media, not just the outlets it likes. This action is an attempt by One Nation to avoid scrutiny.

Join our call for Australia’s media companies to stand together and refuse to cover One Nation’s press conferences if any media outlets are denied entry.

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