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Australian Politician's Racism Inquiry

Updated 2026-08-06 07:25 UTC 1 source Negative

A federal parliamentary inquiry heard that Pauline Hanson’s political rise is encouraging racism, with a former AFL inclusion manager testifying about the impact of One Nation leader’s conduct.

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The Guardian
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The Guardian
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