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One Nation Deputy Defends Controversial Suicide Bomber Video

By Drooid · Oct 12, 2026, 6:01 AM UTC · How we work

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Colleen Harkin, One Nation Victorian deputy leader, defended a campaign video and denied racism.
The video depicted an African-appearing man wielding a machete and a Middle-Eastern-looking suicide bomber.
Harkin said Victorians face crime and social-cohesion problems that must be addressed.
She claimed the clip would not attract complaints if it featured a white person.
She said One Nation would not join a Liberal coalition but would prefer Liberals over Labor.

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Colleen Harkin, One Nation Victorian deputy leader, defended a campaign video and denied racism.
The video depicted an African-appearing man wielding a machete and a Middle-Eastern-looking suicide bomber.
Harkin said Victorians face crime and social-cohesion problems that must be addressed.
She claimed the clip would not attract complaints if it featured a white person.
She said One Nation would not join a Liberal coalition but would prefer Liberals over Labor.