‘Orange elephant in the room’: Pauline Hanson’s political rise is inspiring racism, inquiry hears
A federal parliamentary inquiry into racism in Australia has heard testimony suggesting that the political rhetoric of One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is fueling racism. Witnesses argued that her public speech encourages discriminatory behavior and has contributed to a rise in hate directed at First Nations people.
Why it matters
The inquiry addresses significant social tensions and the impact of political discourse on racial harmony and Indigenous rights in Australia.
Tanya Hosch told the inquiry she believed many of the things One Nation’s Pauline Hanson, pictured, said had ‘racist intent’. Tanya Hosch told the inquiry she believed many of the things One Nation’s Pauline Hanson, pictured, said had ‘racist intent’. Pauline Hanson ‘Orange elephant in the room’: Pauline Hanson’s political rise is inspiring racism, inquiry hears Former AFL inclusion manager tells inquiry One Nation leader’s conduct is encouraging people to use ‘similar behaviour and words’
Prefer the Guardian on Google The rise of One Nation is fuelling racism, a federal parliamentary inquiry into racism, hate and violence directed at First Nations people has been told, with high‑profile Indigenous journalists warning the inquiry that 1970s‑style racism “is back”.
The inquiry is holding public hearings in Melbourne this week, hearing evidence from prominent personalities and sporting groups about their experiences of racism, discrimination, violence and harm across Australia.
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