Hanson swiftly condemned for labelling Indigenous Australians 'primitive race'
Politicians have swiftly condemned Pauline Hanson's remarks about Indigenous Australians, labelling them "vile", "divisive" and "derogatory".
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has faced widespread condemnation for her derogatory remarks about Indigenous Australians, describing them as "the most primitive race on Earth." Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy has strongly criticized Hanson for her remarks, calling them "completely racist" and urging her to apologize.
The comments, which resurfaced on a conservative-leaning podcast, sparked outrage among politicians and members of the public. McCarthy emphasized the divisive nature of such commentary and called on all Australians to reject it. She expressed her personal connection to the issue as a Yanyuwa Garrwa woman and pledged her support for First Nations Australians.
Other politicians, such as Liberal senator Kerryn Liddle and Greens leader Larissa Waters, also condemned Hanson's remarks as "disgraceful" and "vile," highlighting the need for a more informed and respectful understanding of Australia's First Peoples.
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