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Pauline Hanson’s explosive interview with Tommy Robinson has ignited national controversy, as she lamented the end of White Australia and accused some Muslim migrants of abusing welfare — particularly the NDIS — sparking fierce backlash from politicians and community leaders. Multicultural Affairs Minister Anne Aly called her remarks divisive and fear-mongering, while Greens Senator Sarah Hanson-Young branded them “appalling and un-Australian,” demanding an apology. Opposition Leader Angus Taylor refused to engage, calling the interview her own choice. Community voices joined the chorus of condemnation, with Lebanese Muslim Association’s Gamel Kheir calling Hanson a “racist ratbag,” and Citizenship Minister Julian Hill questioning her decision to speak with a convicted criminal. Despite the firestorm, One Nation’s Sean Bell insists the party remains united, dismissing internal rifts as fantasy and blaming the Liberals for division. Meanwhile, Hanson’s recent high-profile appearance in Sicily with celebrities like Gina Rinehart underscores the ongoing tension between her political messaging and Australia’s multicultural fabric.

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