Magnet - Take a Stand Against Racism, Australia, circa 1999

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Summary:: Magnet with the slogan 'Take a Stand Against Racism, Pull your head in Pauline', it was made and used in Australia, circa 1999. In the late 1990s cultural diversity and Australia's immigration policies were hotly debated, as recent and potential immigrants to Australia became the focus of both attack and defence during One Nation's highly publicised push for Queensland and Federal Parliament during 1997 and 1998. Items such as these are a reminder of some of the more contentious aspects of Australia?s migration history.
Description:: Black rectangular magnet featuring a stylised image of Pauline Hanson and some red text. The back of the magnet is plain black.
Acquisition Information:: Collected, 1999

Discipline:	History
Dimensions:	14.50 cm (Height), 10.00 cm (Length)

Tagged with:	cultural identity, racism, badges, political protests, political parties, cultural awareness, political ideologies
Themes this item is part of:	Migration Collection, Getting In, Immigration Museum Exhibition, 2003-2015
Primary Classification:	POLITICS & PUBLIC PROTEST
Secondary Classification:	Racism
Tertiary Classification:	promotional materials
Inscriptions:	TAKE A STAND/ AGAINST RACISM/ PULL YOUR HEAD IN/ PAULINE!
Place Made:	Australia, circa 1999
Place Used:	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, circa 1999
Person Depicted:	Mrs Pauline Hanson, Australia, circa 1999