White Australia policy
Coverage of White Australia policy in the Nexus archive.
- Lamenting the end of ‘White Australia’ is wrong and dangerous
The rise of the One Nation party in polls is attributed to Pauline Hanson's relationship with mining magnate Gina Rinehart and media coverage, leading to the reemergence of the White Australia policy. The article criticizes this development as wrong and dangerous.
- Pauline Hanson laments end of White Australia policy and talks up daughter’s leadership potential
Pauline Hanson blamed the end of the White Australia policy for migration-related issues during a podcast interview with far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson. She made unsubstantiated claims about sharia law and Muslim communities exploiting the national disability insurance scheme, while promoting her daughter Lee Hanson's political potential.
- Angus Taylor accused of ‘desperate dog-whistle’ immigration speech as Pauline Hanson takes credit
Angus Taylor's immigration speech is criticized as a 'desperate dog-whistle' by Labor and others, with concerns over discriminatory policies reminiscent of the White Australia policy. The Liberal party faces backlash for its hardline immigration stance, prompting criticism from immigration advocates and the race discrimination commissioner.