Pauline Hanson laments end of White Australia policy and talks up daughter’s leadership potential
Australian politician Pauline Hanson appeared on a podcast hosted by far-right activist Tommy Robinson to criticize the end of the White Australia policy. She also made unsubstantiated claims regarding Muslim communities and the national disability insurance scheme.
Why it matters
The comments have sparked political controversy and official rebuttals from government ministers regarding the accuracy of her claims.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has bemoaned the end of the White Australia policy in an interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson in the UK. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has bemoaned the end of the White Australia policy in an interview with far-right activist Tommy Robinson in the UK. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Pauline Hanson Pauline Hanson laments end of White Australia policy and talks up daughter’s leadership potential Appearing on a podcast with the far-right UK activist who goes by the name Tommy Robinson, Hanson makes evidence-free claims about migrants
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