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(The Australian Financial Review)Hanson blames end of White Australia policy for ‘immigration problem’

Release Date: 2026-07-17
Media: The Australian Financial Review
Summary: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson sparked controversy after appearing on a podcast with British far-right activist Tommy Robinson. During the interview, she argued that Australia's immigration problems began after the end of the White Australia policy, claimed many Muslim migrants were abusing the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), and suggested her daughter could one day succeed her as party leader.

Hanson contrasted earlier European migrants, whom she said integrated successfully, with more recent migrants. However, she provided no evidence for her claims about NDIS fraud, and Health Minister Mark Butler rejected them, saying there is no data linking fraud to any particular nationality or religion.

The interview drew widespread criticism because of Robinson's criminal record and anti-Islam rhetoric. While Hanson strengthened ties with international conservative groups during her UK visit, the episode also fueled debate in Australia over One Nation's growing influence and its relationship with the country's mainstream conservative parties.
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