‘Orange elephant in the room’: Pauline Hanson’s political rise is inspiring racism, inquiry hears
Summary
A federal inquiry in Australia is examining how the rise of the One Nation party is linked to increased racism against First Nations people. Indigenous leaders and journalists testified about growing online hate, violence, and negative media coverage targeting Indigenous communities.Key Facts
- The inquiry is focused on racism, hate, and violence against First Nations people in Australia.
- One Nation party’s growth is seen as encouraging racist speech and behavior.
- Indigenous journalists reported a spike in online abuse after the failed Voice to Parliament referendum in 2023.
- Online racial attacks are increasingly turning into real-world violence.
- Racist slurs from the 1970s are reportedly being used again today.
- Indigenous media figures called for more cultural training for journalists and better media accountability.
- Some conservative media outlets are accused of spreading racist views without consequences.
- The inquiry is hearing public evidence from Indigenous leaders, sports groups, and media professionals in Melbourne.
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