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Hanson wants Australia to become a monocultural society: What does it mean, and how are multicultural communities responding?

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In her first address to the National Press Club during her 30-year political career, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson criticised multiculturalism and argued that Australia should be viewed as a monocultural but multiracial society. Her remarks drew criticism from those who said they undermine decades of migrant contributions to Australian society, while others questioned what a single national culture would look like in a diverse country like Australia. What is a monocultural society, and how do members of the Punjabi community across Australia view the debate? Listen to this podcast to learn more.


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In her first address to the National Press Club during her 30-year political career, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson criticised multiculturalism and argued that Australia should be viewed as a monocultural but multiracial society. Her remarks drew criticism from those who said they undermine decades of migrant contributions to Australian society, while others questioned what a single national culture would look like in a diverse country like Australia. What is a monocultural society, and how do members of the Punjabi community across Australia view the debate? Listen to this podcast to learn more.


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