A public feud between Australian Senator Charlotte Walker and politician Pauline Hanson has intensified, following a video posted by Walker and Hanson's subsequent AI-generated response. Walker, 22, the youngest senator in Australia, shared a video on Friday depicting herself eating a sausage roll in a car and humorously critiquing various political opponents.
In the video, Walker referenced comments made by Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce, who had labeled One Nation as "Australia's gayest party" in response to a former One Nation candidate's remarks about gay people. Walker also targeted Pauline Hanson's long-running "Please Explain" cartoon series, criticizing it for lacking policy substance.
Walker also directed commentary towards Opposition Leader Angus Taylor and independent ACT Senator David Pocock. Following this, Hanson responded by sharing an AI-generated image of Walker in a baby car seat, accompanied by a caption suggesting she was taking the senator to see her father for Father's Day.
The exchange marks a significant escalation in the rivalry between Walker and Hanson, which began after Walker's election as a senator for South Australia in 2025. Walker is frequently parodied in Hanson's cartoons and social media posts.
One of their earlier confrontations occurred when Hanson introduced a motion to abolish Australia's net zero emissions target, arguing it would harm the economy. Hanson stated that rising power bills and declining manufacturing were consequences of such policies, calling them "fantasy policies" pushed by "out-of-touch politicians."
Walker responded sharply, accusing Hanson of disregarding the realities of climate change and its potential impact on younger generations. She stated that the motion indicated a "severe lack of knowledge and a complete disregard for the future of our generation, the future of our country."
In return, Hanson criticized the then-21-year-old senator, suggesting Walker lacked real-world experience and was lecturing her. Hanson pointed to Walker's background, mentioning a farm that uses diesel and petroleum products, and contrasted it with her own years of parliamentary experience.