Pauline Hanson
Coverage of Pauline Hanson in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Won’t happen’: One Nation Victoria leader’s comments raise questions about Hanson’s mass deportations policy
One Nation Victoria leader Warren Pickering stated mass deportations in Australia are 'not a reality' and 'won’t happen', contradicting Pauline Hanson's policy to deport 75,000 people. Pickering also admitted the party used 'ghost candidates' to harvest Senate votes in niche podcast interviews.
- One Nation unveils eight Victorian election candidates including former Liberal and anti-woke film animator
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.
- Pauline Hanson’s comments on ‘good Muslims’ don’t breach hate speech laws, Australian federal police finds
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 faces being struck off in Queensland after failing to file audited financial statements
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.
- Australian politician fails to overturn racial vilification ruling over telling Muslim senator to go back to Pakistan
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.
- Australia’s far-right Pauline Hanson loses appeal in racism case
Pauline Hanson, an Australian politician, lost an appeal against a racial vilification finding after she told a Muslim senator to return to Pakistan. The ruling followed comments made by Hanson in 2022 targeting Pakistan-born lawmaker Mehreen Faruqi.
- Pauline Hanson loses bid to overturn Mehreen Faruqi racial discrimination finding
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.
- Lamenting the end of ‘White Australia’ is wrong and dangerous
The rise of the One Nation party in polls is attributed to Pauline Hanson's relationship with mining magnate Gina Rinehart and media coverage, leading to the reemergence of the White Australia policy. The article criticizes this development as wrong and dangerous.
- Pauline Hanson says domestic violence prevents police from dealing with ‘real crime’ in unearthed interview
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.
- Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a ‘two-way street’
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 says One Nation doesn’t want return of White Australia policy but backs Pauline Hanson on mass deportations
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.
- News live: PM says Hanson should not ‘talk Australia down’ overseas; private schools cry poor in new ad campaign
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.
- Conservatives around world at war against ‘leftwing globalists’, Bridget McKenzie tells CPAC London event
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 tells London CPAC crowd she is ‘sick of hearing about white privilege’ and ‘fears for England’
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 laments end of White Australia policy and talks up daughter’s leadership potential
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.
- One Nation’s rise puts the next election in ‘unknown territory’ – but does Pauline Hanson really have a path to government?
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 capitalising on Australians’ economic pessimism like never before. Is a ‘stagflation impulse’ to blame?
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.
- How Pauline Hanson courts UK’s far-right – and builds a global brand – with ‘pseudo events’ and publicity stunts
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.
- Is this Pauline Hanson’s moment in Australia?
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 says coalition with One Nation ‘not even being talked about’
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.'
- Paul Hogan has reportedly called Pauline Hanson a ‘pelican’. Please explain?
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.
- Wayne Swan likens Hanson to Trump and says Labor must stop One Nation’s ‘dark, dystopic picture of the future’
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.
- Holly Valance declares that 'Britain should still be ruling the world' and endorses Pauline Hanson as the right-wing Neighbours star sits down for controversial chat with Karl Stefanovic: 'I think she's amazing'
Holly Valance states that 'Britain should still be ruling the world' and endorses Pauline Hanson during a controversial interview with Karl Stefanovic, calling her 'amazing.'
- Taylor won’t say if he supports multiculturalism as Chalmers says he’s trying to ‘out-One Nation One Nation’
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 says parental leave will force small businesses to ‘fold’ – despite no law forcing employers to pay
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.
- Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate
Experts describe the arrival of H5N1 bird flu in Australia as a 'genuine wildlife emergency.' The fuel excise rebate has been extended at a reduced rate. Ted O’Brien criticized Pauline Hanson’s suggestion that Australia should withhold aid from Pacific nations receiving Chinese aid, calling it 'completely wrong' for regional relations.
- Pauline Hanson’s stance on paid parental leave and childcare could turn clock back by decades, economists warn
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.
- Media union blasts Pauline Hanson’s ‘bitter, unprofessional’ attack on Guardian journalist
The media union condemned One Nation leader Pauline Hanson for attacking Guardian Australia journalist Sarah Martin, calling the remarks 'bitter, unprofessional.' The union urged journalists to support colleagues targeted by politicians, as Anthony Albanese emphasized the importance of public broadcasters like SBS and the ABC.
- One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts says he will push for party to adopt blanket abortion ban
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.
- AFP investigates banner stunt during Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech
The Australian federal police is investigating a protest incident during Pauline Hanson’s speech at the National Press Club. Activist group GetUp! claimed responsibility, stating the action aimed to bring 'honesty' to the event. The National Press Club referred the incident to police after confirming no staff involvement.
- Pauline Hanson makes clear what a One Nation government would be like – it’s an ugly picture
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.
- Channelling Trump and deriding journalists: five key moments from Pauline Hanson’s Press Club speech
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 says Australia ‘must be monocultural’ in National Press Club speech
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.
- Protesters clash outside One Nation fundraiser while Labor says opposition parties will ‘give us chaos’
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 fundraiser moved from Melbourne restaurant amid planned 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 One Nation seat sharing deal as cracks appear in Liberal ranks over Pauline Hanson threat
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.
- Tony Abbott backs One Nation preference deal and says Liberals can’t just be a ‘little less woke than Labor’
Tony Abbott, the new Liberal president, supports preference deals with One Nation, arguing the party cannot win by being 'a little less woke than Labor'. Angus Taylor, the opposition leader, indicated openness to cooperation with One Nation to remove the Labor government.
- Jacinta Allan says Pauline Hanson ‘chooses to barrack for bullies’ over ‘ditch the witch’ billboard
Jacinta Allan criticizes Pauline Hanson's response to a 'ditch the witch' billboard targeting her, stating she will continue to address 'misogynist' remarks. Pauline Hanson advised Allan to 'suck it up,' and the billboard features AI-generated images of her.
- One Nation leader Pauline Hanson tells rally Ben Roberts-Smith is a person ‘I respect and I admire’
Pauline Hanson of One Nation expressed respect for Ben Roberts-Smith at a rally, comparing his war crimes prosecution to her 2003 electoral fraud case overturned later. Around 100 supporters gathered in Brisbane, with the organizer urging an 'army of civilians' to back Roberts-Smith.
- One Nation, six farcical explanations and no clearer understanding of its housing policy
One Nation's housing policy on foreign ownership of housing remains unclear after six separate attempts to clarify it over 24 hours, with each explanation causing further confusion. The party is leading in polls but is not yet seen as a serious political entity.