Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
Mark Kenny

How would Hanson actually work as PM? She barely works as a senator

For all the confidence vested in laws, liberal democracy turns out to be uncannily like an honour system - it relies on good faith and mutual observance.

When somebody with power ignores the norms, the system's defences can prove inadequate.

A rare sight: Pauline Hanson attending a Senate estimates hearing. Picture AAP
Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.