Misrepresentative Sun Herald article written by Sue Williams

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Date: 25 August 1997 (16:22)

Page: 6715

PERSONAL EXPLANATIONS

Ms HANSON (Oxley) (4.24 p.m.) Mr Speaker, I wish to make a personal explanation.

Mr SPEAKER Does the member claim to have been misrepresented?

Ms HANSON Yes.

Mr SPEAKER Please proceed.

Ms HANSON In an article that appeared in the Sun Herald yesterday, written by Sue Williams, the author falsely claimed that people of non Christian religions named by her, not by me, could find it tougher to migrate to Australia under my policies. I have not changed my policy on migration. Migration applicants should have some knowledge of English and should be able to speak it. However, no particular religion or culture should be afforded special privileges under any Australian law.

Mr SPEAKER The member for Oxley has made her point. Resume your seat.

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