There were ugly scenes at Anzac Day dawn services when a small handful of people booed during the welcome to country in several cities. Most politicians condemned the behaviour, including opposition leader Angus Taylor, but he nevertheless said the next day that he thought the ceremonies were ‘overused’ and that he understood Australians’ frustration with them. In the same interview, he also said in relation to immigration there was a higher risk ‘that some bad people’ come from ‘bad countries’.
Discussion on the Risks of Chasing One Nation
Jo Tovey sits down with Mike Ticher, Patrick Keneally and Krishani Dhanji to discuss the risks of chasing One Nation to the right. The panel examines the political implications of such rhetoric and the potential consequences for Australian society.
Key Points Analysed
- The backlash against welcome to country ceremonies and its political exploitation
- Angus Taylor's comments linking immigration to 'bad countries' and the risk of normalising xenophobia
- The broader strategy of courting One Nation voters and its impact on political discourse
This episode of Full Story Newsroom edition delves into the dangerous path of pandering to far-right sentiments and the erosion of social cohesion.
