Hanson labels Indigenous Australians 'most primitive race on earth'
A year ago, Pauline Hanson made a slur during a podcast interview. She was attacking the teaching of Indigenous history in schools.
Hanson spoke on the Jamie J podcast. She was criticising the study of Indigenous culture and language in schools.
Hanson questioned what Indigenous Australians had achieved. She called them 'the most primitive race on earth.'
Indigenous Australians Minister Malarndirri McCarthy condemned the comments. He said they were 'totally outrageous and completely racist.'
Independent Senator Lidia Thorpe said Hanson's words cause real harm. She called on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to act.
Labor cabinet minister Tanya Plibersek said Hanson had no right to judge a culture she did not take time to learn about.
- Jamie J podcast
- Platform
- A year ago
- When said
- Malarndirri McCarthy
- Indigenous Minister
- Lidia Thorpe
- Independent Senator
Why it mattersThe statement brings back debate about respect for Indigenous Australians. It raises questions about the tone of political discussion in parliament.
AustraliaAustralian Indigenous communities face renewed harmful stereotyping, while the incident may prompt stronger parliamentary debate about racist language.
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