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Barnaby Joyce says One Nation doesn’t want return of White Australia policy but backs Pauline Hanson on mass deportations

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Barnaby Joyce has stated that Pauline Hanson does not support the White Australia policy, while backing her stance on mass deportations of visa overstayers. This comes after Hanson faced controversy over her European trip, including a podcast with far-right figure Tommy Robinson. The One Nation leader's comments have required clarification and walk-backs from her colleagues.

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Barnaby Joyce asserts One Nation does not want return of White Australia policy.

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Barnaby Joyce says Pauline Hanson does not support the White Australia policy.

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Barnaby Joyce says Pauline Hanson does not support the White Australia policy.

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  • Barnaby Joyce asserts One Nation does not want return of White Australia policy.
  • Joyce backs Hanson's support for mass deportations of visa overstayers.

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<p>Lee Hanson claims her mother’s comments on Tommy Robinson podcast were ‘misinterpreted’</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/jul/20/australia-news-live-anthony-albanese-pauline-hanson-labor-one-nation-angus-taylor-coalition-antisemitism-royal-commission-ntwnfb">Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates</a></p></li><li><p>Get our <a…

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Barnaby Joyce says Pauline Hanson does not support the White Australia policy.

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Lee Hanson claims her mother's comments on the Tommy Robinson podcast were 'misinterpreted'.

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Hanson's trip included a podcast interview with Tommy Robinson, a Dolce Gabbana fashion show, and downtime with Gina Rinehart.

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Tommy Robinson is a far-right convicted criminal.

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