‘I am Australian': Pauline Hanson defends One Nation turning their backs to Welcome to Country
'It is not a custom of the Aboriginal people, that's rubbish,' Ms Hanson told Sky News host Chris Kenny.
Ms Hanson and Mr Kenny clashed on the importance of the Welcome to Country ceremony in the Australian senate.
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