Pauline Hanson says she’s sorry ‘if I offended people’ with Indigenous Australians remarks

Pauline Hanson has issued a qualified apology after her controversial description of Indigenous Australians as the “most primitive race on Earth.” The One Nation leader expressed regret for any offense caused by her remarks, stating she did not intend to upset anyone. The comments, which originated from a podcast released in September 2025, have drawn significant backlash from various political figures.
Hanson's remarks were condemned amid a series of other controversial statements, including criticism of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s mother for her long-term residence in public housing. Additionally, a cartoon produced by One Nation referred to Liberal MP Andrew Hastie, a former SAS veteran, as a ‘traitor,’ further fueling the controversy.
In the podcast, which was first reported by News24, Hanson criticized the teaching of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history in schools. Following the backlash, she told News24 that she regretted her choice of words if they caused distress. Initially, she had refrained from apologizing, asserting that her intent was not to harm.
“I’m not the most eloquent speaker in how I deliver something,” Hanson acknowledged when questioned about her comments. During a subsequent press interaction at Parliament House, she reiterated her apology. “If I offended people by using that [term, ‘primitive’], yes, I will apologise for that,” she stated.
The resources minister, Madeleine King, accused Hanson of “gaslighting” Indigenous Australians, arguing that her vague apology did not constitute a genuine expression of remorse. “Sorry if I caused offence is not really an apology,” King said, emphasizing the need for a more sincere acknowledgment of the impact of Hanson’s words.
Jacinta Nampijinpa Price, a Northern Territory Liberal senator, also criticized Hanson, asserting that progress in Australia requires collaboration rather than divisive rhetoric based on race. Price remarked that Hanson’s comments demonstrated a lack of understanding of the complexities surrounding Australia’s First Nations peoples.
Crossbench senators have discussed the possibility of a censure motion against Hanson in response to her remarks, although some lawmakers questioned the effectiveness of such a measure. Earlier this year, Hanson faced censure for previous inflammatory comments, highlighting a pattern of controversial statements that have sparked significant political debate.


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