AFL Semi-Final Welcome to Country Reignites Debate as Pauline Hanson Calls Its End

Published on September 17, 2024

A traditional Welcome to Country ceremony performed before the AFL semi-final between GWS Giants and Brisbane Lions at Sydney’s Engie Stadium on Saturday night has caused debate. Aboriginal Elder Brendan Kerin deviated from the usual format, leading One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson to renew her call for the practice to be ended. “A Welcome to Country is not a welcome to Australia. Within Australia, we have many Aboriginal lands, and we refer to our lands as ‘country.’ “So it’s always a welcome to the lands you’ve gathered on.” He pointed out it is an ancient custom and is not only aimed at white Australians....

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