Barnaby Joyce says One Nation doesn’t want return of White Australia policy but backs Pauline Hanson on mass deportations
Barnaby Joyce has distanced One Nation from the 'White Australia' policy while expressing support for the party's stance on mass deportations of visa overstayers. The comments follow controversy surrounding Pauline Hanson's recent trip to Europe and meetings with far-right figures.
Why it matters
The discourse highlights ongoing debates regarding immigration policy and the influence of far-right rhetoric in Australian politics.
Barnaby Joyce has responded to One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s comments about the White Australia policy and mass deportations. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP Barnaby Joyce has responded to One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s comments about the White Australia policy and mass deportations. Photograph: Lukas Coch/AAP One Nation Barnaby Joyce says One Nation doesn’t want return of White Australia policy but backs Pauline Hanson on mass deportations Lee Hanson claims her mother’s comments on Tommy Robinson podcast were ‘misinterpreted’
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Barnaby Joyce says Pauline Hanson does not support the White Australia policy but he has backed her support for “mass deportations” of those overstaying their visas.
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