# Hanson's Racist Remarks Spark Outrage | Melbourne News

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Podcast: [Melbourne News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/melbourne-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7572838)
Published: 2026-09-14T06:48:03+00:00
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Senator Pauline Hanson’s resurfaced claim that Indigenous Australians are “the most primitive race on Earth” has ignited fierce backlash, with Indigenous leaders calling it “outrageous” and evidence of “wilful ignorance.” Minister Malarndirri McCarthy demanded an apology, celebrating First Nations heritage across Australia’s landscapes. Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, who opposed the Indigenous Voice, condemned Hanson’s remarks as revealing a profound lack of understanding. Senator Lidia Thorpe urged immediate action against racism, warning that without accountability, harmful rhetoric will persist — underscoring the millennia-old sophistication of First Peoples’ cultures. The fallout once again thrusts Hanson into national controversy, with critics insisting her words are not just false but deeply damaging to national unity. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Sources: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/14/pauline-hansons-comments-about-indigenous-australians-condemned-as-nasty-and-derogatory More coverage & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e898f31e19ae9c7f Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

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