Abbott amplifies Hanson problem for Liberals
Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott's video declaring multiculturalism has failed complicates the Liberal Party's response to Pauline Hanson's anti-Muslim rhetoric, which resonates with some Australian voters. Abbott, now Liberal Party president, claimed some Islamic thought conflicts with liberal democracy, drawing criticism from Liberal frontbencher Andrew Bragg. Labor also struggles politically, rejecting key recommendations from its Islamophobia envoy to avoid controversy.
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Published 19 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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