The Making of One Nation: enter the outside

Nearly thirty years on, Hanson's infamous maiden speech — warning that Australia was "being swamped by Asians" — still echoes through Australian political life. But who was Pauline Hanson before she became a phenomenon, and what did she actually represent? Was she a cause of a new kind of politics, or a symptom of one already forming?Mentioned in this episode:Your support mattersSupport non-profit journalism you can trust. Donations 2025