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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National
Michelle Grattan

Big test for Hanson looms in front of the National Press Club

When One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addresses the National Press Club on June 17, there will be landmines everywhere.

It's her first formal speech to the club in her 30-year (on and off) parliamentary career. How times have changed. When she spoke at a One Nation meeting there in July 1997, a contemporary report said the gathering was held at the club "after being refused permission to use other venues. The Press Club decided to host the meeting on the basis that it is a forum for 'free speech'".

For Hanson, this month's address a big opportunity. It's also a big risk.

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