One Nation Leader Softens Tone on Hastie | Sydney News

One Nation Leader Softens Tone on Hastie | Sydney News

Published: September 10, 2026

Duration: 1:54

One Nation’s WA leader Rod Caddies is stepping back from his party’s fiery rhetoric, refusing to call Liberal MP Andrew Hastie a traitor despite past controversy — even though he admits a satirical cartoon targeting Hastie was “meant to be satirical.” Caddies distances himself from Pauline Hanson’s language, calling her use of the word “wanker” inappropriate and noting he personally avoids swearing. While he’s praised Hanson for giving him autonomy in WA, he’s focused on cooling political tensions across the board. His party’s recent byelection win has spotlighted Hastie’s seat as a potential target in the next feder...