Pauline Hanson calls for a total halt to immigration – politics live
New senator makes her first speech in the upper house, saying she was Australia’s first political prisoner. Follow the day’s news live ...
22m ago17:15
What major projects have we had? She says while not many dams have been built, Australia has just put money towards welfare for “mostly migrants”.
She calls for a total halt to immigration and for the government to look after the aged and sick instead.
(Which would be interesting without the tax base.) FacebookTwitterGoogle plus
24m ago17:13
If we do not make changes now, have no doubt, we will have sharia law.
Therefore, she says, she is in favour of stopping Muslim immigration, mosques, Islamic schools, burkas, halal certification costs.
Australians have never got to vote on multiculturalism, she says.
Updated at 5.17pm AEST FacebookTwitterGoogle plus
25m ago17:12
Hanson is going through statistics on Islam globally. Then snippets of news. Threats to Christmas celebrations, forced halal certification taxes, prayer rooms.
She’s going the whole gamut.
Muslims want to see sharia law imposed in Australia.
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28m ago17:09 The Greens walk out on Hanson's first speech
Why has Islam and its teachings had such an impact on Australia, she asks. It’s “partly a religion” but its more than that.
It regulates their total life.
She says the unemployment rate, the prison population, organised crime rates are higher in Muslim populations.
Australians in general are more fearful.
The Greens walk out en masse.
Updated at 5.10pm AEST FacebookTwitterGoogle plus
30m ago17:07
Hanson says if you are not prepared to give Australia your undivided loyalty, you should:
Go back to where you came from.
She offers to drive you to the airport and “wave you goodbye”.
Updated at 5.18pm AEST FacebookTwitterGoogle plus
32m ago17:05
As a strong and united team, I guarantee we will make a difference.
Hanson says her first first speech woke Australia up.
She names current problems, including aggressive multiculturalism and trade agreements.
Too many Australians are afraid to work alone at night. They are afraid of terrorism.
She says when she first warned Australia was being swamped by Asians, it wasn’t out of disrespect. It was a warning that things were changing fast and political parties were appealing for votes. She says now the same is happening with Muslims.
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35m ago17:02
Hanson starts with a reminder that when she left the parliament last time, she told the chamber she would be back. Other members shouted: “No you won’t.”
She says there have been many legal battles since then, including a stint in maximum security. She says she was Australia’s first political prisoner.
I’m back. But I am not alone.
Updated at 5.19pm AEST FacebookTwitterGoogle plus
37m ago17:00
Hanson is sitting next to David Leyonhjelm and in front of her fellow One Nation senators Malcolm Roberts and Brian Burston. Last time I covered her first speech, Labor and Coalition members boycotted. They have not done so today. Their benches are not full but not empty either.
