One Nation

Australia’s government rejected One Nation party’s call to slash cigarette taxes by 75% to reduce prices and cut crime. Instead, the government argued for an intensified struggle against illegal tobacco flooding the country.

One Nation has announced eight candidates for the Victorian election, including a former Liberal party candidate, an animator for Pauline Hanson’s anti-woke film, and a local councillor who claimed to work on Daniel Andrews’ security team. The candidates are part of the upper house lineup for the November state poll.

Australian federal police found that Pauline Hanson's comments about 'good Muslims' do not breach hate speech laws. The One Nation leader's remarks, which were the subject of complaints, were investigated and concluded as not meeting legal thresholds for hate speech.

One Nation may be struck off in Queensland for failing to submit audited financial statements to the state regulator. Pauline Hanson and Sean Bell face potential fines due to the breach, with a compliance deadline of 18 August.

A far-right Australian politician failed to overturn a court ruling that found her comments directing a Muslim senator to return to Pakistan constituted racial vilification. The Federal Court of Australia dismissed her appeal, reaffirming that her social media post breached racial discrimination laws by likely offending and humiliating the senator and other migrants.

A court upheld the finding that Pauline Hanson breached the Racial Discrimination Act by tweeting that Greens senator Mehreen Faruqi should 'pack your bags and piss off back to Pakistan'. Hanson's appeal against the September 2022 judgment, which called her behavior 'seriously offensive' and intimidating, was rejected.

Senator Malcolm Roberts of One Nation claims the party plans to deport 200,000 people, including 100,000 temporary residents and 100,000 international students, using the term 'remigration' associated with far-right ideologies.

Pauline Hanson criticized paid leave for domestic violence survivors as 'ridiculous' and argued police focus on such cases diverts attention from 'real crime'. She claimed the family law system is 'broken' for favoring women and suppressing males.

Pauline Hanson described domestic violence as 'wrong' but a 'two-way street', advising women to 'not put up with it'. Advocates have condemned her comments as victim-blaming. One Nation leader Pauline Hanson made the remarks on radio station 4BC.

Barnaby Joyce states One Nation does not support the White Australia policy but endorses Pauline Hanson's call for mass deportations of visa overstayers. Pauline Hanson and her team have been clarifying remarks from her European trip, including a podcast with Tommy Robinson and events in Italy.

The Australian Prime Minister criticized One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for 'talking Australia down' overseas as she concludes her UK tour. A facial recognition system at Perth's Mirrabooka bus station captured an arrest in real time, scanning faces against a database of 4,000 priority individuals.

Bridget McKenzie, the National party’s Senate leader, declared at the CPAC GB event in London that conservatives are 'in a war' against mass immigration, 'leftwing globalists,' and 'woke' institutions. She urged rightwing movements in English-speaking countries to unite. The event, organized by former British prime minister Liz Truss, featured McKenzie alongside other rightwing figures.

Pauline Hanson, speaking at London CPAC, expressed frustration with discussions on white privilege and warned of England's cultural decline due to mass immigration, multiculturalism, Islam, net zero policies, and 'woke' ideology. She joined Nigel Farage and Liz Truss at the event, which is a British offshoot of the American Conservative Political Action Conference.

Pauline Hanson blamed the end of the White Australia policy for migration-related issues during a podcast interview with far-right UK activist Tommy Robinson. She made unsubstantiated claims about sharia law and Muslim communities exploiting the national disability insurance scheme, while promoting her daughter Lee Hanson's political potential.

Barnaby Joyce claimed that Australia is a 'Christian nation' and that many First Nations people would agree. He made these remarks at an anti-abortion gala in Sydney where he received an award for 'political courage'.

One Nation's rise from 6% of the vote to leading in recent polls has disrupted Australian politics, complicating predictions for the next election. The party faces challenges in urban seats, and unpredictable preference flows make it difficult to estimate two-party preferred numbers or seat projections.

One Nation is leveraging Australian economic pessimism to achieve record polling numbers and higher net approval ratings for Pauline Hanson than the prime minister and opposition leader. The party ties housing costs to immigration as a proposed solution to a complex issue.

Pauline Hanson's meetings with UK far-right figures and her interview with Tommy Robinson are part of a media strategy to gain international attention and build a global brand, according to far-right experts. Her 'fact-finding mission' includes visits with divisive personalities, as described by the article.

The rise of the far-right One Nation party in Australia is creating the possibility of a major political realignment. The article suggests this could be a significant moment for Pauline Hanson.

Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan denies discussions of a coalition with One Nation, despite colleagues advocating closer ties with Pauline Hanson. Prime minister Anthony Albanese criticizes conservative parties as an 'axis of grievance' caught in a 'race to the bottom.'

Dan Tehan stated the Liberal Party is not considering a coalition with One Nation. The first east coast bird flu case was confirmed in a migratory seabird, with no impact on poultry or domestic wildlife.

Chris Minns, the New South Wales premier, acknowledges the Labor party faces significant challenges to retain power amid threats from One Nation. He addressed the NSW Labor conference, which was interrupted by protests over the Gaza conflict.

Parliament faces rising tensions ahead of the winter break, with Labor pushing reforms and the Coalition considering participation in deal-making. Conflicts include accusations against Angus Taylor for calling Anthony Albanese a liar, Andrew Hastie's remarks about One Nation, and the Greens opposing Labor's NDIS bill.

Paul Hogan reportedly called Pauline Hanson, the One Nation leader, a 'pelican' in response to her citing Crocodile Dundee as an exemplar of 'Australian monoculture'. The article highlights his rhetorical counterattack against her multiculturalism critique.

Australian Labor Party president Wayne Swan warns against normalizing authoritarian trends, comparing Pauline Hanson's attacks on multiculturalism and journalists to Donald Trump's influence. He urges Labor to prevent One Nation's dystopian vision.

Teena McQueen, who served as the federal Liberal party vice-president from 2017 to 2023, died on Wednesday after battling severe sickness. Tony Abbott and the NSW opposition leader paid tribute to her, noting her contribution to the party despite her defection to One Nation.

One Nation faces pressure after rookie MP David Farley voted with the Greens and teal independents to cap fuel tax credits, a move opposed by mining and farming groups. The decision affects rebates for industries using heavy machinery.

Angus Taylor faced confusion from Liberal colleagues over his unclear comments on multiculturalism, with party members concerned about differentiating the Coalition from One Nation. Andrew McLachlan urged the opposition leader to 'embrace the reality of modern Australia.'

Angus Taylor refused to state his support for multiculturalism during a press conference, while Jim Chalmers accused him of aligning with One Nation's push for a monoculture in Australia. Labor ministers have expressed commitment to multiculturalism.

Pauline Hanson claims small businesses will 'fold' under the cost of paid parental leave, despite no law requiring employers to pay. Labor criticized her for not understanding the policy, noting most businesses voluntarily provide it and employees are entitled to 12 months of unpaid leave.

Pauline Hanson, leader of One Nation, suggested women should not receive pay from employers during maternity leave and proposed family income splitting to encourage parents to stay home with children. Economists warned these policies could regress progress for working mothers, harm productivity, and exacerbate gender inequality.

Senator Malcolm Roberts of One Nation advocates for a complete abortion ban at a Brisbane Christian conference, conflicting with party leader Pauline Hanson's stance that abortions should be prohibited after 20 weeks.

Pauline Hanson, the One Nation leader, made inflammatory statements at the National Press Club, asserting that Australia must be monocultural. Her remarks, which may resonate with supporters but alarm others, reflect the potential direction of a One Nation government.

Pauline Hanson delivered a speech at the National Press Club where she criticized multiculturalism, the media, and the climate change 'hoax'. Her address was interrupted by a protest opposing wage rises for low-paid workers.

Pauline Hanson, One Nation leader, declared Australia must be monocultural in a National Press Club speech, criticizing high immigration levels and proposing cuts to SBS and changes to ABC. She also denounced Islam, transgender rights, and media outlets like the Guardian.

The head of Victoria's Trades Hall Council defended naming 23 state Labor MPs and candidates for having 'zero conversations' with constituents, warning they must 'work their ass off' to prevent One Nation's rise and risk losing union support if they fail to prioritize winning the election.

Scientists argue there is little evidence that a shark cull would make swimming safer, sparking debate in Australia following a Coogee attack. Meanwhile, Joyce reported raising millions to fund a One Nation ad campaign. In Brisbane, seven protestors, including a participant in the Global Sumud Flotilla, were arrested at a Justice for Palestine rally for using the prohibited phrase 'from the river to the sea' or displaying related signs.

Protesters clashed with Pauline Hanson supporters at a One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne. Michael Nelson, previously fined for disrupting an Anzac Day service, was restrained by officers. Pauline Hanson stated the event was moved due to 'too many bookings,' not expected protests.

One Nation has moved a fundraising event from a Melbourne restaurant to an undisclosed location after the venue canceled due to planned protest activity. The event was to be attended by Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, with Victorian police expressing concerns about potential protests.

Angus Taylor rejects a proposed seat-sharing deal between the Liberal party and One Nation as internal Liberal divisions emerge over countering Pauline Hanson's influence. Tony Pasin suggests the parties should cooperate to defeat Labor, but Taylor and senior colleagues oppose the plan amid One Nation's poll surge.