Pauline Hanson’s comments about Indigenous Australians condemned as ‘nasty’ and ‘derogatory’
Summary
Federal politicians criticized Pauline Hanson for calling Indigenous Australians "the most primitive race on Earth" during a 2025 podcast. Indigenous affairs leaders and other senators condemned her remarks as ignorant and harmful, urging the government to take real action against racism.Key Facts
- Pauline Hanson said Indigenous Australians were the "most primitive race on Earth" and had "achieved nothing" in a 2025 podcast.
- Indigenous affairs minister Malarndirri McCarthy called Hanson’s comments “totally outrageous” and demanded an apology.
- Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price described Hanson’s statements as showing "wilful ignorance."
- Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe said Hanson’s remarks are false and harmful, and urged the government to focus on anti-racism efforts.
- Hanson has a history of making controversial comments about Indigenous Australians.
- Hanson's comments sparked criticism from politicians across different parties.
- Hanson claimed she invited Price to join the One Nation party before the 2025 election.
- Hanson responded to the criticism by saying the media is overreacting to year-old remarks.
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