‘White Australia’ has always been a myth. Hanson lamenting its end is wrong - and dangerous
This article critiques Pauline Hanson's recent rhetoric regarding the 'White Australia' policy, arguing that the concept of a purely white Australia is a historical myth. It challenges the narrative that immigration reform in the 1970s was a negative turning point for the nation.
Lukas Coch/AAP ‘White Australia’ has always been a myth. Hanson lamenting its end is wrong – and dangerous Published: July 22, 2026 9:28pm EDT https://theconversation.com/white-australia-has-always-been-a-myth-hanson-lamenting-its-end-is-wrong-and-dangerous-288182 https://theconversation.com/white-australia-has-always-been-a-myth-hanson-lamenting-its-end-is-wrong-and-dangerous-288182 Link copied Share article Share article
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