Foreign Minister Penny Wong will warn in the Gyngell Lecture that populism and isolationism threaten Australia's national security, implicitly targeting One Nation's push for monoculture.
Xi Jinping is intensifying domestic repression through a new ethnic unity law while challenging the US globally, pursuing regional dominance and seeking an upper hand in trade and AI.
Crocodile Dundee star Paul Hogan labels One Nation leader Pauline Hanson a 'pelican' after her push for 'Australian monoculture', sparking confusion over the insult's meaning amid Australia's multiculturalism debate.
Angus Taylor faced criticism for political missteps and an awkward social media video, while Pauline Hanson sparked debate by claiming the multicultural Socceroos represented a "monoculture." The controversy highlighted the team's diversity and prompted responses from PM Albanese and former Socceroo Craig Foster.
Angus Taylor repeatedly avoided questions on his support for multiculturalism, citing "vague words." Treasurer Jim Chalmers accused him of aligning with Pauline Hanson's "monoculture" call, while Labor ministers affirmed their commitment to multiculturalism. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated modern Australia is not and never has been a monoculture.
Australian Treasurer Angus Taylor repeatedly avoided questions on whether he supports multiculturalism, prompting accusations from Labor of aligning with One Nation's "monoculture" stance. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese affirmed modern Australia is not a monoculture.
