Robert Irwin threatens to sue One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for defamation over Please Explain cartoon

The West Australian Perth Now Click to open navigation ‌‌ News Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Western Australia National World Technology Opinion Weather Sport Chevron Down Icon AFL Cricket Soccer Basketball Tennis NRL Rugby Motor Racing MMA Golf Netball Cycling Entertainment Chevron Down Icon Confidential Movies Best Short Film Television Music Reviews Books Competitions Business Chevron Down Icon Breaking News Economy Markets Property Commercial Property Workplace Matters Lifestyle Chevron Down Icon Food Personal Finance Health Parenting Fashion Travel Home & Garden Relationships Stars Real Estate HUH? Local News Chevron Down Icon North Central South Mandurah Competitions Find My Paper Digital Editions Shop Now Read your local paperNews to your inbox Confidential Movies Best Short Film Television Music Reviews Books Competitions Camera IconRobert Irwin has threatened to sue One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for defamation. Credit: PerthNow Robert Irwin threatens to sue One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for defamation over Please Explain cartoon Blake AntrobusNCA NewsWire June 15, 2024 10:21AM Comments TopicsCelebrityPoliticsTV Robert Irwin has threatened to sue One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for defamation after he was mocked in the latest episode of her Please Explain cartoon. NewsWire has confirmed a cease and desist letter sent by FC Lawyers, acting on behalf of the son of iconic wildlife legend Steve Irwin, was sent to StepMates Studios, the production team behind Pauline Hanson’s Please Explain cartoon series. It is understood the letter was sent late Friday night. Mr Irwin, 20, alleges he was mocked in the latest episode of the online series, which depicts himself and cartoon icon Bluey promoting a new tourism campaign for Queensland. In the letter his lawyers claim the cartoon is defamatory and involves the “unauthorised and deceptive use of our client’s image”. TheNightly Get in front of tomorrow’s news for FREE Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion.READ NOW More to come. ‘License for those guns?’‘Yolked’: Robert Irwin fans drool over thirsty workout vid Perth Now exclusive Perth Now exclusiveCrikey! Perth Now exclusiveExcitement brews as Robert Irwin set to visit Perth Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Email Us Copy the Link Register and have your say. Register to comment Already have an account? Log in Get TicketsWarm up your winter with incredible circus, free family fun, luxury dining and MORE at RE//PERTH this July. From around the site YUM!The little-known restaurant serving up Perth’s best burgers Comments updated updatedWork ceased updated‘Asbestos’ discovery halts multi-million dollar WA project Comments DevastatingCommon symptom makeup artist ignored before her tragic death Comments Perth Now exclusive Perth Now exclusiveSEE INSIDE Perth Now exclusiveTrendy venue opens next to Cottesloe’s luxe new restaurant Comments Your Local News Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeEmail UsGet Digital Edition Get TicketsWarm up your winter with incredible circus, free family fun, luxury dining and MORE at RE//PERTH this July. Perth Now Email UsNewsletter Chevron Down IconSubmit story tip Camera IconSubmit photos Get Digital EditionDigital edition Chevron Down IconBack to top Follow Us Share to FacebookShare to TwitterShare to InstagramShare to YoutubeGet Digital EditionEmail Us About Us Contact Us Careers Letter to the Editor Place an Ad Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings © West Australian Newspapers Limited 2024 News Sport Entertainment Business Lifestyle Shop Now Privacy Policy Code of Conduct Editorial Complaints Terms of Use Cookie Settings Subscribe to the Paper Read your PerthNow Local Newspaper Advertise on PerthNow Our Partners Real Estate View Healthengine Huddle Insurance Carbar CarExpert Raiz Invest Institchu Starts at 60 MoneyMe Iseekplant The Nightly The West Australian 7plus 7NEWS TV Guide Streamer