Bomb threat, assaults, hate speech mar national rallies Protesters of different stripes took to the streets as the nation marked Australia Day, but police were forced to step in on a number of occasions. AAP · Jan 26
Grattan on Friday: Coalition split is massive blow for Ley but the fault lies with Littleproud Sussan Ley may pay the price for the implosion of the Coalition, but the blame rests squarely with Nationals leader David Littleproud. He’s the one whose leadership should be on the line. The Conversation · Jan 22
Morgan poll has One Nation surging at Coalition’s expense; Trump’s net approval in negative double digits One Nation continues to surge after the Bondi terror attack, as a Morgan poll has them gaining six points at the Coalition’s expense. The Conversation · Jan 21
Morning Mail: hate speech laws pass Senate; shark attacks rattle Sydney surfers; warnings over NDIS assessment tool Labor deals with Greens and Liberals sees vote pass; empty beaches in Sydney after shark attacks The Guardian - AU · Jan 20
One Nation believes ‘tide is turning’ in its favour as Jacinta Allan faces backlash over Victoria’s bushfires Minor party seeking to convert regional rage to electoral success as Labor faces relentless criticism The Guardian - AU · Jan 20
View from The Hill: defiant Nationals break with Liberals over hate bill, putting strain on Coalition The Nationals have defied shadow cabinet solidarity, voting in the Senate against the government’s hate crime legislation, which passed late Tuesday night with the support of the Liberals. The Conversation · Jan 20
'Monumental': One Nation eclipses coalition 'in crisis' Pauline Hanson is firming as a mainstream political force as opinion polls put One Nation ahead of the coalition for the first time. AAP · Jan 19
One Nation surges above Coalition in Newspoll as Labor still well ahead, in contrast with other polls The aftermath of the Bondi terror attacks has brought about a shift in polling for the Albanese government, which has been riding high since its thumping win in the 2025 federal election. The Conversation · Jan 18
Labor issues ultimatum on hate speech laws Changes to hate speech laws remain up in the air as Anthony Albanese issues a take it or leave it offer to the coalition on the contentious laws. AAP · Jan 18
Three early January polls have Labor down, but disagree on One Nation’s vote Three early January national polls have Labor sliding to between 52–53% two party preferred against the Coalition, down from around 55% to Labor before Anika Wells’ expenses scandal and Bondi. These polls are the worst for Labor since they unexpectedly won the May 2025 federal election in a landslide. The Conversation · Jan 13
One Nation hits historic high in bombshell opinion poll Polling shows the coalition and One Nation are neck and neck in the popularity stakes in the first public nationwide survey since the Bondi massacre. AAP · Jan 9
Labor and Albanese take a hit in post-Bondi Resolve poll Despite fallout from the expenses scandal and Bondi, Labor still holds a 54–46 lead in Resolve, but Anthony Albanese’s ratings have slumped. Newspoll analysis has One Nation’s surge concentrated with voters of lower educational attainment. The Conversation · Jan 4
Pauline Hanson travelled to US on Gina Rinehart’s private jet to attend CPAC Exclusive: One Nation senator travelled on mining magnate’s Gulfstream 700 in October and stayed at Rinehart’s US$66m Palm Beach mansion The Guardian - AU · Dec 29, 2025
Anti-immigration rallies 'sow division' after massacre Police warnings could not stop a couple of hundred anti-immigration and anti-government protesters, including recent One Nation convert Barnaby Joyce. AAP · Dec 21, 2025
The Guardian - AU · Dec 19, 2025 Australia launches biggest gun buyback in 30 years after Bondi beach terror attack Prime minister announces first firearm buyback since Port Arthur massacre, and designates Sunday a national day of reflection in honour of Hanukah shooting victims
The Conversation · Dec 15, 2025 Labor maintains dominant lead in Redbridge poll despite expenses claims Labor gained two points in a Redbridge national poll to take a 56–44 lead, despite the expenses claims occurring during the fieldwork period. Redbridge state polls have Victoria tied 50–50, while Labor has a large lead in NSW.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 11, 2025 Coalition urged to ignore ‘opinions of Pauline Hanson’ as it weighs hardline approach to immigration As part of wider strategy, opposition is exploring options to force visa holders to adhere to ‘Australian values’
The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025 Morning Mail: Social media ban begins, One Nation support rises again, Trump denounces ‘decaying’ Europe Millions of teenagers are denied access to platforms from this morning as new laws kick in; US president suggests he could walk away from Ukraine
The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2025 Guardian Essential poll: One Nation records highest-ever primary vote after burqa stunt and Joyce defection speculation Minor party reaches primary vote of 17% as majority of respondents remain pessimistic about housing affordability and the rising cost of living
The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025 Labor gains in Resolve poll as DemosAU poll has One Nation winning 12 House seats Labor expanded its national lead in a Resolve poll as a DemosAU MRP poll had One Nation winning 12 House seats. In Victoria, the Coalition has a 51–49 lead in a Resolve poll. As the SA Liberal leader resigned, a new poll gave Labor a 61–39 lead.
AAP · Dec 8, 2025 One Nation, Nats tussle as Joyce dodges Hanson queries One Nation expects a sign-on surge after Barnaby Joyce joined up, although the ex-deputy PM stopped short of condoning his new leader's controversial actions.
The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025 Politics with Michelle Grattan: Sarah Hanson-Young on the social media ban as a risky ‘fake silver bullet’ The Greens have suffered a year of significant setbacks. The election saw their numbers go backwards, losing three of their four lower house seats, then one of their senators, Dorinda Cox, defected to Labor.
The Conversation · Dec 8, 2025 Barnaby Joyce joins One Nation to run as NSW Senate candidate in 2028 Barnaby Joyce has finally made the jump to One Nation and will lead its New South Wales Senate ticket for the 2028 federal election.
AAP · Dec 8, 2025 'Some hurt in this': Joyce jumps ship to One Nation Barnaby Joyce says he's looking forward to joining forces with a "fellow traveller" in Pauline Hanson after confirming he will serve under her in One Nation.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 3, 2025 Reform Australia: who is behind the new rightwing group recruiting at an anti-immigration rally? Digital footprint offers clues about who may be involved in the political venture being promoted on pamphlets at the Put Australia First event in Sydney