Ignore the polls: One Nation is the unofficial opposition The polling headlines have been shouty: One Nation is surging! It’s a One Nation bubble! One Nation has peaked! The Conversation · May 8
'A tough ask': coalition braces for by-election defeat The coalition's grip on the seat of Farrer could be over after more than 70 years, with One Nation and an independent in the box seat for a crucial by-election. AAP · May 7
Hanson backflips to support volunteer in pre-poll clash Video has emerged of an altercation between a Liberal senator and a One Nation volunteer at a Farrer pre-poll station. AAP · May 7
MPs v the manosphere: ministers battle misogyny as they take a different message to men and boys across Australia ‘The whole idea is to make generational change,’ Dan Repacholi says as he embarks on listening tour with Ged Kearney The Guardian - AU · May 5
Pauline Hanson is considering a shock political move Right-wing Senator Pauline Hanson has warned her opponents not to underestimate her as she mulls over making a big call on her political career. AAP · May 5
View from The Hill: Would Pauline Hanson really risk a tilt at the lower house? As high poll numbers are increasingly emboldening One Nation, Pauline Hanson now says she might seek to move to the House of Representatives. The Conversation · May 5
Albanese’s ratings jump in federal polls; Liberals easily retain Nepean at Victorian byelection In both the Redbridge and Freshwater polls, Anthony Albanese’s net favourability has jumped eight points since late March to -9. In Redbridge, the Coalition rebounded from a low of 17% in March to 22%. The Conversation · May 4
The Coalition is nailing its own coffin shut in Farrer. It should have had the courage to put One Nation last By directing preferences to Pauline Hanson’s party, the Coalition may deliver One Nation its first election win in the lower house The Guardian - AU · May 2
‘Dave is for Dave’: One Nation may gain its first elected MP in Farrer but would he survive in Hanson’s orbit? David Farley is not your typical One Nation candidate – restrained on migration and conscious of climate. But history beckons in Saturday’s byelection The Guardian - AU · May 2
Anthony Albanese says improving voters’ lives best way to fight rightwing populism and Pauline Hanson PM tells Guardian Australia government focused on ‘delivering what matters’ to voters in interview marking first anniversary of landslide reelection The Guardian - AU · May 1
One Nation: built by the media, supercharged by the algorithms The media made Pauline Hanson and One Nation, but now the party holds all the power. The Conversation · May 1
Coalition preferences could deliver a One Nation victory in Farrer by-election Since 2025, the radical-right One Nation party has experienced a polling surge – regularly polling ahead of the Coalition. The Conversation · Apr 30
Queensland rejects key Bondi report recommendation as Albanese’s gun buyback flounders State’s police minister says buyback ‘doesn’t focus on keeping guns out of the hands of terrorists and criminals’, leaving NSW only clear supporter of plan The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
Has Gina Rinehart ‘bought’ One Nation? Pauline Hanson has the billionaire’s backing – and she’s super happy From luxury flights and Kidman-branded country attire to a steak dinner and meat pies, the rapidly expanding party is reaping the bounty of Australia’s richest person. Will voters pay the price? The Guardian - AU · Apr 30
The Guardian - AU · Apr 30 Angus Taylor’s shameful remarks about ‘bad’ countries obscure the bigger question – how can we make sure Australia is a good one? The Liberal party would rather sow division than solve problems – but grievance yields a bitter harvest
AAP · Apr 29 Hanson flaunts 'sexy' new plane before donor law change Pauline Hanson has taken to social media to show off her new million-dollar plane, at the same time mocking the media, Welcome to County and renewables.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 29 Pauline Hanson boasts about ‘sexy’ new private plane gifted by Gina Rinehart and $2m in donations One Nation leader targets the Guardian in post, with video featuring novelty cheques and the unveiling of the new Cirrus G7 plane
The Guardian - AU · Apr 28 Morning Mail: UAE quits Opec oil cartel, Pauline Hanson tops political leader approval ratings, King Charles addresses Congress Emirates shake global energy market with decision to leave Saudi-led group; Essential poll shows Pauline Hanson has highest leader approval ratings
AAP · Apr 27 'Brand damage' risk as Liberals preference One Nation An ex-Liberal prime minister has slammed the party's decision to preference One Nation in the Farrer by-election as a pollster warns of possible brand damage.
The Conversation · Apr 27 Why the Coalition’s lurch to the right is bad for the climate The Coalition’s new leadership is undertaking a consequential shift to the right. This is bad news for climate policy.
The Conversation · Apr 26 The times seem to suit Anthony Albanese. So why isn’t he more popular? The times might be bad, but they have suited Anthony Albanese. The explosions on the political right since the 2025 election have, in electoral terms, resulted so far mainly in a rearrangement of debris between the Coalition and One Nation.
The Conversation · Apr 26 View from The Hill: Taylor defends putting One Nation ahead of Farrer independent as ‘least worst option’ Opposition leader Angus Taylor has defended preferencing One Nation ahead of high-profile independent Michelle Milthorpe in the Farrer May 9 byelection, declaring this was “the least worst option”.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 26 Taylor says higher risk of ‘bad people coming from bad countries’ and that welcome to country ceremonies ‘overused’ Opposition leader doubles down on immigration policy and defends preferencing One Nation over independent in Farrer in ABC interview
AAP · Apr 26 Right-wing leaders tout migrant crackdowns before poll Pauline Hanson and Matt Canavan have addressed an anti-immigration rally in Canberra, focusing on migration levels ahead of the Farrer by-election.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 25 Cory Bernardi repays more than $40,000 for flying on Gina Rinehart’s plane during SA election campaign Former Liberal party senator, who was elected to state upper house in March, says flights ‘worth every cent’