Pauline Hanson’s comments about Indigenous Australians condemned as ‘nasty’ and ‘derogatory’
Australian politicians from various parties have condemned One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for making derogatory remarks about Indigenous Australians. The backlash highlights a broader political debate regarding racism and the treatment of First Nations people.
Why it matters
Demonstrates the intensity of the national conversation surrounding racial discourse and political accountability in Australia.
Senators Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Malarndirri McCarthy have both strongly condemned Pauline Hanson’s comments. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Senators Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Malarndirri McCarthy have both strongly condemned Pauline Hanson’s comments. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP Pauline Hanson Pauline Hanson’s comments about Indigenous Australians condemned as ‘nasty’ and ‘derogatory’ Indigenous senators have criticised One Nation leader saying the comments showed ‘wilful ignorance’
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Prefer the Guardian on Google Federal parliamentarians from across the political spectrum have joined in condemning resurfaced comments by Pauline Hanson as “nasty” and “derogatory”, after she labelled Indigenous Australians the “most primitive race on Earth”.
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