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Pauline Hanson’s rise and the politics of immigration anxiety
Her rise is shaping the national agenda and the tone of Australia’s immigration debate.
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Far-right leader Pauline Hanson is now a significant political force whose ascendancy is reshaping the nation’s politics.
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During her three decades in Australian politics, anti-immigrant firebrand Pauline Hanson has become known for her controversial comments and stunts, such as wearing a burqa to Parliament or calling for electric shocks to be given to climate protesters.
Until recently, these antics were largely dismissed as attention-grabbing moves from a fringe politician.
