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A warning that Pauline Hanson's words could trigger a wave of hate and discrimination

One Nation's Pauline Hanson

One Nation's Pauline Hanson Source: AAP

Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner says senator-elect Pauline Hanson has effectively given bigots a licence to commit violent and discriminatory acts.


Queensland senator-elect Pauline Hanson is continuing to stir controversy with comments that Australia's Race Discrimination Commissioner warns could incite discrimination.

 

Dr Tim Soutphommasane says Ms Hanson could be setting a dangerous precedent for the nation.His warning comes after comments Ms Hanson made early this week.

 

In a near-repeat of her maiden parliamentary speech 20 years ago, where she warned of a flood of Asians entering the country, Ms Hanson has linked Islam with terrorism.

 

And she has called for a ban on burqas and niqabs and accused mosques of preaching hate.

 

Manpreet K Singh has more on this story...

 


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