News Encyclopedia: Why the term “Final Solution” is so offensive

Katter's Australian Party Senator Fraser Anning during a Greens censure motion against Senator Anning in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, August 15, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING

Senator Fraser Anning in the Senate chamber at Parliament House in Canberra, Wednesday, August 15, 2018. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas) NO ARCHIVING Source: AAP

There has been widespread condemnation of Queensland senator Fraser Anning over his maiden speech in the Senate. But among the most pointed criticism is his use of the words "final solution" in talking about immigration. Winmas Yu takes a look at the history behind those two words in this episode of News Encyclopedia.



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