Pauline Hanson pledges to end multiculturalism as GetUp claims banner stunt

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has declared her intention to dismantle multiculturalism in Australia, advocating for a monocultural society during a National Press Club address. She argued that the current multicultural policy grants equal status to all cultures, which she believes is detrimental and contrary to common sense.

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Under the failed policy of multiculturalism, all cultures are allowed equivalence to ours. Surely opposing that is not racist, it's common sense.

Hanson's speech, which covered immigration, transgender rights, abortion, and workplace relations, was briefly disrupted by a banner unfurled by the activist group GetUp. The banner accused the senator of accepting a pay rise while opposing wage increases for workers. Press Club staff removed the banner and referred the incident to the Australian Federal Police.

The senator criticized the government's post-pandemic migration policies, labeling them an "immigration catastrophe" that exacerbates housing shortages and cultural friction. She also expressed a desire to eradicate "radical Islam" from Australia, drawing parallels with perceived failures in countries like Britain, Canada, and France. Hanson further proposed transforming the ABC into a subscription-only service in urban areas and abolishing the SBS.

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If you want to keep bashing me around, I'm like a bloody old elephant, I don't forget.

During a heated exchange, Hanson branded Guardian journalist Sarah Martin "trashy" for her reporting on the party's finances, including questions about her daughter's role within One Nation. Hanson, who has previously clashed with ABC and The Guardian, warned that she does not forget criticism, comparing herself to an "old elephant."

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