Stuart Bonds made ‘racist’ and ‘divisive’ comments. But One Nation is showing no sign of dumping the NSW candidate
One Nation candidate Stuart Bonds is facing criticism for promoting the 'great replacement' conspiracy theory during a speech against mass migration. Despite the backlash, the party has not removed him from the ticket for the 2027 New South Wales state election.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions regarding political discourse, far-right rhetoric, and party accountability in Australian state politics.
The NSW One Nation upper house candidate, Stuart Bonds, this week appeared to double down on remarks in his speech against ‘mass’ migration. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP The NSW One Nation upper house candidate, Stuart Bonds, this week appeared to double down on remarks in his speech against ‘mass’ migration. Photograph: Dan Himbrechts/AAP New South Wales Analysis Stuart Bonds made ‘racist’ and ‘divisive’ comments. But One Nation is showing no sign of dumping the NSW candidate Penry Buckley The former coalminer’s claim Australians are being ‘demographically replaced’ sparked wide criticism, but his party has shown no signs of dumping him
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In a Facebook video from a Sydney anti-immigration rally on Sunday, as a man dressed like a medieval knight watches on, One Nation leader upper house candidate Stuart Bonds launches into a speech against “mass” migration.
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