‘The red-haired lady’ will make us as popular as Americans overseas
A writer reflects on the enduring impact of Pauline Hanson’s 1996 remarks during a train journey between Shanghai and Hong Kong, noting its effect on Australia's international image. With tourism jobs representing 4.5 percent of employment, negative perceptions could harm the industry. The author warns that current rhetoric risks making Australians as unpopular overseas as Americans.
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Published 27 Jun 2026, 03:30 UTC · Updated 27 Jun 2026, 03:40 UTC
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