NSW Premier Calls One Nation Candidate's Comments 'Outrageous and Racist'
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The New South Wales Premier, Chris Minns, has criticised comments made by Stuart Bonds, a candidate for the One Nation party. Mr Bonds said that Australians are being "demographically replaced", which means that the make-up of the population is being changed by other groups of people.
Mr Minns responded publicly and described the comments as "frankly outrageous and racist". His response shows how strongly the state government disagrees with the claim. The comments have drawn attention in New South Wales, where political debate about immigration and population is often discussed.
One Nation is a political party that has been active in Australian politics for many years. Its candidates often speak about immigration and national identity, and these topics can cause strong reactions among voters and other politicians.
The Premier's comments have added to the public discussion about the words used in political campaigns. It is not yet clear whether Mr Bonds will respond to the criticism or change his statements.
Sources: The Guardian
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