Subtle joys of Indigenous cultures are lost on Hanson
By erroneously labelling Aboriginal Australians as “primitive”, the One Nation leader exposes her own ignorance.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has offered a qualified apology for her remarks labeling Indigenous Australians as the "most primitive race on Earth" and criticizing the length of time Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's late mother spent in public housing. Senator Hanson said she would apologize if she offended anyone with her use of the term "primitive."
She also defended her comments about the prime minister's mother, arguing that she was not being derogatory. Indigenous leaders expressed disappointment, calling the label "false" and demonstrating ignorance. Hanson claimed she was referring to the past when Australia was colonized and that the comments were not intended to cause offense.
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