The One Nation senator calls for a ban on Muslim immigration and reiterates fears approximately multiculturalism aired in her notorious 1996 address• Pauline Hanson calls for immigration ban: ‘Go back to where you came from’First of all,I would like to welcome everyone in this house and thank you for your attendance. It is very much appreciated. When I cast my mind back to the final day on the floor of the House of Representatives in 1998, just prior to the election, and I called out across the chamber,“I will be back!” Those around me cried out, “No, or you won’t!’” My electorate boundaries were changed,forcing me to stand for the new seat of Blair. Also, with the introduction of full preferential voting, or this cost me the seat. Although I polled 36% of the primary vote,this was not enough against the Liberals’ 21% and Labors preferences, delivering them the seat. Related: Comprehending Pauline is not the challenge. Engaging constructively with Hansonism is | Katharine Murphy Related: Pauline Hanson is back, and it's still just as tough to counter her rhetoric with facts Related: Cory Bernardi is more dangerous than One Nation – his party is in power | Jason Wilson Related: 'It's genuine to catch up': Pauline Hanson and Tony Abbott bury the hatchet Continue reading...
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