Senator Pauline Hanson of One Nation has raised serious concerns over the Albanese Labor government’s quiet signing of the United Nations’ “Pact for the Future,” arguing that the agreement poses significant threats to Australia’s sovereignty and freedoms.
Taking to social media platform X, Hanson said the pact is not merely a harmless international agreement but a dangerous step towards major changes that could deeply affect Australia’s independence.
Hanson outlined several key areas in the U.N. pact that she believes will harm the nation, emphasising its provisions on misinformation laws, global governance, and climate policy.
When approached by The Epoch Times for a response, a spokesperson from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) expressed satisfaction with Australia’s participation in the Pact for the Future.
“Australia looks forward to engaging with countries to implement the Pact,” the spokesperson said.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong also defended the government’s decision, describing the pact as a crucial step towards global cooperation in addressing pressing challenges.
“The Pact for the Future is a sign of what we can still achieve together, but our inability to agree on so many issues prevents us from addressing today’s challenges,” she said in a statement released on Sept. 23.
Wong acknowledged the need for U.N. reform, emphasising that changes should benefit all countries, including small and medium-sized nations, rather than increasing the power of a few dominant states.
She also highlighted the importance of strengthening peacebuilding and conflict prevention efforts, particularly in regions like Ukraine, Gaza, and Sudan.
Hanson, however, claims that, under this pact, the U.N. is pushing for global coordination to combat “misinformation.”
She warns that this may prompt the Albanese government to introduce more laws that curb free speech, “potentially targeting anyone who questions the government’s narrative. This could severely limit public debate and free expression in Australia,” she stated.
Hanson also criticised the pact’s call for transforming global governance, cautioning that it could lead to international bodies influencing decisions in Australia, eroding national sovereignty.
She said that under Labor’s leadership, Australia risks becoming more entangled in globalist policies driven by the U.N.
The U.N.’s climate agenda, which demands Australia make changes to reach net-zero by 2050, is another concern raised by Hanson.
“This will see coal phased out, industries disrupted, and energy prices soaring,” she stated.
According to Hanson, these decisions were made without proper public debate, leaving Australians unaware of the risks to the country’s independence.
“Australians need to be aware of the risks this pact poses to our sovereignty and freedoms.”
