The article explores the revival of discussions around the White Australia policy's legacy in contemporary Australian immigration debates.Political figures like Pauline Hanson and One Nation leader Barnaby Joyce have reignited conversations about the policy's historical impact, despite its formal abolition in 1975.

Experts argue that reviving aspects of the policy would be politically and legally challenging in modern Australia, which has embraced multiculturalism.

The piece highlights Hanson's controversial remarks about migration issues stemming from the policy's dismantling, while also noting her denial of supporting it.It examines the broader political tensions, including calls for a 'values test' in immigration and concerns about cultural integration.

Demographers and historians emphasize Australia's shift toward inclusivity, questioning whether the nation is still grappling with its colonial past.

The article underscores the complexity of balancing national identity with multiculturalism, while critiquing attempts to revive discriminatory policies under the guise of 'Australian values'.