One Nations Bernardi Uses Maiden Speech to Criticise Communism, Socialism, and Gender Affirming Care

Then-Liberal Party Senator Cory Bernardi speaks during the debate of the marriage equality bill in the Senate at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on Nov. 29, 2017. Michael Masters/Getty ImagesOne Nation South Australian leader Cory Bernardi has used his maiden speech to criticise communism, socialism, and gender affirming care for children.Bernardi declared himself strongly opposed to communism in all its forms.