"Hanson stated, 'He's gone, he's finished' when asked about Black's employment, expressing her disgust at the criticism from opposition politicians. She emphasized that Black had done a great job since returning to the party and had not reoffended since his release."
"'Society has realised that if you do your time, you give back to society,' Hanson said, questioning the ongoing stigma faced by former offenders and advocating for their right to reintegrate into society."
"'What now? What happens? [Put him] on the scrapheap? Or should we bring in the death penalty for anyone who commits a crime?' Hanson challenged the harsh treatment of those who have served their sentences."
Pauline Hanson announced the termination of Sean Black, a convicted rapist who had worked as One Nation's campaign manager. Black was rehired in 2020 after serving his sentence. Hanson expressed her disgust at the criticism from opposition politicians, stating that Black had performed well in his role and had not reoffended. She emphasized the importance of allowing individuals who have served their time to reintegrate into society and questioned the harsh treatment of former offenders. The proposal for a public sex offender register was primarily aimed at paedophiles, according to Hanson.
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