Pauline Hanson (One Nation-QLD): Madien Speech

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Sen.Pauline Hanson (One Nation- QLD) –Madien Speech
In the Senator Pauline Hanson’s maiden speech, she discusses the issues and concerns that manifest as a result of Muslim immigration, expressing her reasons for banning the act. The speaker contends that Muslims and the religion Islam does not go in accord with the Australian Society. She continues by addressing that the migration of the religious group into Australia is breeding terrorism within the country and that Islamic teachings are having a major impact on the country. By adopting various tones throughout the speech, primarily being accusatory, critical and displaying a sense of concern towards the Australian society, Hanson portrays the negative impact of Muslims and her purpose …show more content…

“…From an early age…I watched the Australian flag raised every morning at school and sang the national anthem”. She further praises the country for “being one of the most multicultural nations on Earth” These statement results in a sense of patriotism and a feeling of honour within the audience and positions the reader in a sense of premature agreeance with the forth coming argument. Hanson then expresses her questioning the audience- “Why then has Islam and its teaching had such an impact on Australia like no other religion”. The rhetorical question and the immediate shift into a critical tone evokes emotions of curiosity within the audience as she portrays Muslims as disrupting the countries patriotic values.

Hanson reinforces her perspective with a loaded attack on Islam by stating that it “does not believe in democracy” or the “freedom of speech”. She further labels the religion a “political agenda” that dictates the ‘total life’ of its followers, aimed to arise a feeling of disproval amongst the audience. The usage of loaded language within her verbal barrage, portrays Islam as ‘far outside the realm of religion’ and mainly going against the primary instilled patriotic values. The readers are affected by fear of disruption and change of Australia democratic principles as a result of Muslim immigration, arising an overall dislike towards it, and support towards her