A dark chapter of Australia's past is resurfacing in immigration politics
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson sparked debate about Australia's abandoned White Australia policy after suggesting its dismantling in 1975 caused current migration issues. The policy, a series of laws from 1901 restricting non-European immigration, included discriminatory language tests. Hanson later clarified she doesn't support reviving it, though experts say any such attempt would face significant modern resistance in Australia.
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Published 20 Jul 2026, 19:36 UTC · Updated 20 Jul 2026, 19:40 UTC
Summary by OZbrief Editorial. Original report: SBS News – Australia. Editorial policy · Corrections
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