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Hanson issues qualified apology for 'primitive race' remarks after bipartisan backlash
Guardian WorldLO·AU·about 22 hours ago
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson described Indigenous Australians as the 'most primitive race on Earth', prompting the Indigenous Australians minister to demand an apology. The remarks are a continuation of Hanson's history of inflammatory statements, but the direct political fallout and potential policy impact remain uncertain. This matters as it could inflame racial tensions and affect domestic political discourse ahead of elections.