Politics‘Melancholic fantasy’: Wong escalates Labor rhetoric against Hanson over ‘monoculture’ comment

Foreign affairs minister Penny Wong will call Pauline Hanson’s vision of a ‘monocultural society’ a ‘melancholic fantasy’ that could damage Australia’s national security and social cohesion. In a Lowy Institute address, Wong will defend multiculturalism, warn against politicians deepening racial divisions and highlight resilience amid foreign interference, disinformation and AI risks.

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TThe Guardian★★★☆☆2026-08-13 11:00Original