Pauline Hanson Faces Condemnation for 'Primitive Race' Remarks

Indigenous leaders and parliamentarians have strongly condemned remarks made by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, who reportedly labelled Indigenous Australians as the "most primitive race on Earth." The comments have been described as "nasty," "derogatory," and demonstrating "wilful ignorance."

Indigenous senators Malarndirri McCarthy and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price were among those who voiced their criticism, with McCarthy calling the remarks "totally outrageous" and Price stating they "dragged the conversation into appalling territory." The controversy follows other recent criticisms of Senator Hanson's rhetoric, including comments about Anthony Albanese's mother and the veteran community.