WATCH: ABC News covers Robert Irwin's demand for Pauline Hanson and One Nation to remove a satirical cartoon featuring Bluey and Irwin in a devastated Queensland. Get a detailed step-by-step look at the case, including footage from Pauline Hanson and an interview with One Nation candidate James Ashby.

James Ashby, One Nation candidate for Keppel, defends the "Please Explain" cartoon featuring Robert Irwin and confirms the party won't comply with legal demands to remove it. Ashby insists the cartoon will remain online despite Irwin's defamation threat.

One Nation's two-minute video, "The State of Queensland," uses Robert Irwin and Bluey to satirize the state government's failings, prompting Irwin to threaten defamation action. One Nation insists the video is "tongue-in-cheek," while legal experts doubt Irwin's claim will succeed, predicting it will only boost the video's audience.

Pauline Hanson affectionately refers to James Ashby as her "favourite son," highlighting their decade-long friendship and professional relationship. At a lively lunch at Rockhampton's Heritage Hotel, Hanson humorously insists Ashby will inherit her Archibald Prize portrait despite his protests, reflecting their close yet bickering dynamic.

A satirical YouTube video from Senator Pauline Hanson's "Please Explain" series featuring Steve Irwin and Bluey has prompted legal action from Irwin's lawyers for defamation and unauthorized image use, while Hanson dismisses the lawsuit and urges Irwin to "lighten up." The video criticizes the Queensland government's handling of issues like healthcare, housing, and youth crime, and has gained significant viewership and media coverage.

Victoria is battling an avian influenza outbreak, impacting nationwide egg supplies and leading to restricted sales, highlighting the need for improved biosecurity. One Nation proposes doubling inspections of shipping containers and increasing resources to manage pests while opposing activists threatening livestock and egg industries.

Robert Irwin is facing criticism after threatening legal action against a satirical cartoon produced by Pauline Hanson's One Nation, which featured him and the popular character Bluey. The video, part of the "Please Explain" series, mocks the Queensland government using Irwin and Bluey as the faces of a new tourism campaign. Irwin's lawyers sent a cease and desist letter to StepMates Studios, the creators of the cartoon, which has sparked a divided response from the public. Some Australians have labeled Irwin as a "sook" who needs to "lighten up," while others have defended him against Hanson’s controversial satire. Hanson insists the cartoon is harmless and questions how it could defame Irwin. The Queensland government has also criticized the video for its divisive nature. Irwin's legal team argues that the cartoon misrepresents his image and values, demanding its removal from all platforms by Monday, with potential escalation to the Federal Court if not complied with.

Brisbane's 4BC covers the extraordinary move by Robert Irwin to threaten legal action against Senator Pauline Hanson over a controversial cartoon depiction. The video, part of One Nation's Please Explain series, features Irwin and Bluey criticizing the Queensland state government. Listen to 4BC for the full news item and detailed explanation.

Robert Irwin threatens to sue One Nation over a controversial video in Pauline Hanson's Please Explain series. The video criticizes the Queensland state government using animated versions of Irwin and Bluey.

In a heated political exchange, James Ashby has openly criticized Liberal leader John Pesutto for his refusal to sign a petition aimed at stripping Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews of his King's Birthday honour. Ashby labeled Pesutto as "politically clueless," questioning his judgment and leadership skills.