Barnaby Joyce, the One Nation Treasury spokesperson and MP, said he does not believe in multiculturalism and advocates for a single Australian culture [1].
The comments signal a push toward a monoculture vision, challenging the prevailing social framework of Australia by arguing that a unified identity is essential for stability.
During an interview with Sky News, Joyce said he distanced himself from the concept of multiculturalism [3]. He said, "I don’t believe in multiculturalism either, so let’s be really clear about that, I believe in an Australian culture" [3].
Joyce said that a shared national culture is required to protect liberties and maintain social harmony [1, 2]. He suggested that this vision of a single culture can exist despite differences in ethnicity and faith, provided there is a commitment to shared values [1].
To ensure this stability, Joyce said that specific restrictions must be in place for those living in the country. "If you reside in Australia, there have to be stringent guardrails, because the liberties and freedoms of other people are determined by your…" Joyce said [3].
His position contrasts with other political entities, such as the Coalition, which continues to back multiculturalism while criticizing the Labor party for undermining Australian values [2]. Joyce said that the implementation of these guardrails is the only way to preserve the freedoms of the citizenry [1, 2].
“"I don’t believe in multiculturalism either... I believe in an Australian culture."”
This shift toward advocating for a 'monoculture' represents a departure from the pluralist policies that have defined Australian social integration for decades. By framing a single national culture as a prerequisite for social harmony and the protection of liberties, Joyce is positioning One Nation as a challenger to the multicultural consensus held by both major political blocs.
