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ABC issues cease-and-desist to One Nation over Bluey videos

By Drooid · Oct 30, 2026 · How we work

Same facts. Different interpretations.

How coverage differs

Left

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation will send a cease-and-desist letter to One Nation for using the Bluey character in its “Please Explain” videos.
Critics warn the cartoons expose children to violent political satire, risking distress and normalising aggression toward public figures.
Communications Minister Anika Wells said the ABC is right to protect Australia’s beloved Bluey from misuse.
One Nation distributed a knifepoint Bluey coloring book at Mount Gambier, alarming mother Elisabeth Champion.

Center

On 27 October 2026 the Broadcasting Corporation said it will issue One Nation a cease-and-desist for using Bluey in “Please Explain” videos.
The video “The State of Melbourne” shows premier Daniel Andrews driving a car that hits Bluey while Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rides.
Barnaby Joyce said the cartoons are satire and not meant to be taken seriously.
Varun Ghosh called the depiction heinous, referencing the attack on MP Helen Haines.

Blindspot

Critics and local mother Elisabeth Champion said the Bluey cartoons could distress children and normalize aggression toward public figures.
Within this story's sources, this angle appears mainly in Left-leaning coverage and receives less attention in Center-leaning coverage.

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Satire Harm Warning

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation will send a cease-and-desist letter to One Nation for using the Bluey character in its “Please Explain” videos.
Critics warn the cartoons expose children to violent political satire, risking distress and normalising aggression toward public figures.
Communications Minister Anika Wells said the ABC is right to protect Australia’s beloved Bluey from misuse.
One Nation distributed a knifepoint Bluey coloring book at Mount Gambier, alarming mother Elisabeth Champion.

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