Opened the debate
McKim argued that racism is deeply entrenched in Australian structures, originating from the colonial doctrine of terra nullius. McKim stated that politicians, including Senator Faruqi, face regular racism in the community and parliament. McKim identified Senator Pauline Hanson as a primary example of political racism, noting that mainstream media platforms her rhetoric. McKim asserted that the Federal Court had previously found Hanson engaged in racist attacks and held tendencies to make derogatory statements against people of colour, migrants, and Muslims.