Australia news live: One Nation policy has ‘a bit of cray cray’, says Nationals senator Ross Cadell

The Guardian reports that Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, faced backlash after appearing on a podcast hosted by far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson. The pair discussed Australian multiculturalism, prompting criticism from Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young, who called the appearance un-Australian and demanded Hanson return home and apologize. The reaction extended to conservative allies; a Nationals senator offered a candid assessment: 'With One Nation, you get sixty percent solid policy and a bit of cray cray thrown in.'

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