Pauline Hanson says Australia ‘must be monocultural’ in National Press Club speech

Pauline Hanson declared Australia must be a "monocultural society" during an address to the National Press Club on June 17, 2026, stating that high levels of immigration have led the country to lose its identity and national values. The leader of One Nation also criticized Islam and transgender rights, advocating for a return to what she described as traditional Australian values. Hanson outlined policy proposals that include abolishing the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) and significantly reforming the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) should her party win the next federal election. Her proposed changes for the ABC involve introducing a license fee for metropolitan households to access the public broadcaster, while ensuring that regional services remain unaffected. These statements represent a continuation of Hanson's long-standing platform on immigration and cultural policy, drawing significant attention and debate.