Australian politician, Minister for the Environment and Water
Pauline Hanson has declared Australia cannot be multicultural and must be monocultural, warning migration is driving up housing costs and eroding national identity. Her National Press Club address has intensified debate over immigration, with supporters praising a tough stance and opponents warning of risks to social cohesion.
A migratory brown skua in Cape Le Grand National Park has tested positive for avian influenza. Testing is ongoing to confirm the H5 strain. Authorities say a rapid, coordinated national response will follow if confirmed.