Pauline Hanson’s comments about Indigenous Australians condemned as ‘nasty’ and ‘derogatory’
Federal parliamentarians from various political parties have condemned resurfaced comments by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson, who described Indigenous Australians as the 'most primitive race on Earth.' Indigenous senators Malarndirri McCarthy and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price labeled the remarks as outrageous and indicative of wilful ignorance, urging Hanson to apologize. Independent senator Lidia Thorpe called for the government to focus on implementing anti-racism frameworks rather than engaging with Hanson's divisive rhetoric.
- ▪Pauline Hanson made the controversial comments in a September 2025 podcast, claiming Indigenous Australians had achieved nothing.
- ▪Indigenous affairs minister Malarndirri McCarthy described the comments as 'totally outrageous' and demanded an apology from Hanson.
- ▪Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price criticized the remarks as a demonstration of 'wilful ignorance' that dragged the conversation into appalling territory.
- ▪Independent senator Lidia Thorpe urged the Albanese government to prioritize real action, such as implementing the national anti-racism framework.
- ▪Hanson has a history of making controversial statements about Indigenous Australians and recently claimed she had invited Senator Price to join One Nation.
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Senators Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Malarndirri McCarthy have both strongly condemned Pauline Hanson’s comments. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPView image in fullscreenSenators Jacinta Nampijinpa Price and Malarndirri McCarthy have both strongly condemned Pauline Hanson’s comments. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAPPauline HansonPauline Hanson’s comments about Indigenous Australians condemned as ‘nasty’ and ‘derogatory’ Indigenous senators have criticised One Nation leader saying the comments showed ‘wilful ignorance’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast Sarah Basford CanalesMon 14 Sep 2026 02.38 EDTLast modified on Mon 14 Sep 2026 03.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleFederal parliamentarians from across the…
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