During his speech he referenced the so-called"great replacement"conspiracy theory,which holds that globalist elites seek to destroy western civilisation by replacing European populations with Muslim immigrants,mainly from North Africa and parts of the Middle East.

In his presentation,Mr Andrews praised Hungary's"efforts to address the population challenge",saying they were"a commendable example of measures that nations will increasingly need to adopt if they are to avoid or mitigate the economic,social and cultural consequences of population decline".

"Popular ideas and current lifestyle choices militate against the acceptance of appropriate policy responses,"Mr Andrews said.

Asked if his commitment to supporting traditional marriage might influence his chairing of the inquiry,Mr Andrews,who is a conservative Catholic,said:"I support marriage but also accept the reality of divorce. I will chair the inquiry impartially according to the terms of reference."

Hayley Foster,the chief executive of Women's Safety NSW,said Mr Andrews'presence at the Orban conference deepened her opposition to his appointment to the family law inquiry.

"It is deeply concerning that Kevin Andrews and his former colleague Tony Abbott have found their way to ultra-conservative Hungry to speak at a conference on family values along with[an] American anti-LGBTIQ hate group,[the] World Congress of Families.

"Make no mistake. A family law inquiry headed up by Kevin Andrews with his single pointed mission to put women back in their place is not set up to produce outcomes which will advance women and children’s safety."