'Out of context': Pauline Hanson rejects downplaying DV Pauline Hanson has walked back comments made about domestic violence after labelling the scourge a "two-way street" as advocates criticise key claims. AAP · Jul 23
‘White Australia’ has always been a myth. Hanson lamenting its end is wrong – and dangerous The unexpected rise of One Nation in the polls, helped by leader Pauline Hanson’s relationship with mining magnate Gina Rinehart and often uncritical treatment by mainstream media, has seen the reemergence of another historical curio: the White Australia policy. The Conversation · Jul 23
Politics with Michelle Grattan: Paul Kelly on why Albanese is ‘misunderstood’ and Taylor needs to stay In more than 50 years of covering Australian politics, journalist Paul Kelly has “certainly never seen a crisis like this”. The Conversation · Jul 23
Brittany Higgins accuses Pauline Hanson of victim-blaming for calling domestic violence a ‘two-way street’ One Nation leader criticised by advocates after telling women being abused: ‘don’t put up with it’ The Guardian - AU · Jul 22
Media scrutiny can take many forms. Pauline Hanson’s past few weeks have shown how quickly it can backfire Media scrutiny can take surprising forms, as One Nation and Pauline Hanson are now finding out. The Conversation · Jul 22
ACT Liberal, One Nation pairing 'unlikely but impossible to rule out': Parton One Nation only thing that can save Labor govt, opposition says. The Canberra Times · Jul 22
Experts warn abortion 'fear mongering' risks rural care While there is greater uptake of abortion pills across Australia, many complexities remain for women seeking to terminate an unwanted pregnancy, research shows. AAP · Jul 22
The fatal flaw in how the major parties attempt to combat One Nation The real reason One Nation is surging in the polls. The Canberra Times · Jul 21
One Nation would threaten Liberals in an ACT election: new poll Libs face fresh challenge while Barr is ACT's most divisive politician. The Canberra Times · Jul 21
Hanson blasted for 'atrocious' family violence comment One Nation is seeking to tidy up after a series of controversial comments from its parliamentarians in recent days put the populist party under the spotlight. AAP · Jul 21
‘Sit down!’: Australian MP yells at dog then snaps at presenter in live interview Barnaby Joyce had been defending One Nation leader Pauline Hanson’s ‘working holiday’ on ABC current affairs show The Guardian - UK · Jul 21
Moment Australian politician Barnaby Joyce yells at dog to ‘sit down’ in live TV interview IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 21
‘Sit down!’ Australia’s former deputy PM screams at dog on live TV IN FULL The Independent UK · Jul 21
Politician faces backlash for stopping TV interview to yell at dog Former deputy PM shocks viewers with mid-sentence scream of ‘sit down’ – before adding: ‘Sorry, it’s a dog’ The Independent UK · Jul 21
AAP · Jul 21 Hanson lines up candidate to sniff out by-election win One Nation candidate Luke Herdegen has defended himself as an ideal MP, despite admitting to drug use, saying he shared his story to inspire people.
AAP · Jul 21 'Done it tough': Hanson defends her billionaire backer Pauline Hanson has defended her relationship with billionaire donor Gina Rinehart, also declaring taxpayers didn't fund her Italy trip with the mining magnate.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21 Barnaby Joyce yelled at his dog on ABC’s 7.30. So why did he unleash on his pet? In a moment that has gone quickly viral online, Australia’s former deputy prime minister startled viewers when he bellowed at his dog offscreen
The Guardian - AU · Jul 21 Andy Burnham as new UK PM faces the defining test for the centre-left. Australia will be watching closely Countering the populist challenge to liberal democracy requires something of a reset
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20 Hanson’s support for Trump deportation policy ‘makes me sick’, Monique Ryan says – as it happened Follow live
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20 Pauline Hanson shares Seven pitch for Spotlight special that says program would highlight ‘uncontrolled immigration’ One Nation leader posts network’s proposal to travel to UK to explore so-called ‘uncontrolled immigration’ with Reform leader
AAP · Jul 20 Voters depart major parties months out from state poll One state premier says he will fight to win re-election amid a surge in voter preference for One Nation at a scale not seen before.
AAP · Jul 19 Hanson's billionaire friendship could prompt backlash An unlikely alliance between Pauline Hanson and a billionaire benefactor threatens to undermine her relationships with colleagues, a political expert warns.
The Conversation · Jul 19 Newspoll has right-wing parties rebounding from a slump three weeks ago Three weeks ago, the Newspoll taken in the week after Pauline Hanson’s June 17 National Press Club address had the combined vote for One Nation and the Coalition down three points and the combined vote for Labor and the Greens up five points.
The Guardian - AU · Jul 19 Derryn Hinch remembered as ‘journalistic James Bond’ – as it happened This blog is now closed
AAP · Jul 19 Heat on Hanson for 'insane' trans, migration comments Backlash is growing over One Nation leader Pauline Hanson's comments on transgender rights and migration during her address at a poorly attended London event.