Vale Ron Boswell, the 'unmade bed' who kept turning up A former prime minister has led a state funeral farewell to Ron Boswell, the Nationals senator who never stopped turning up - and never stopped calling. AAP · Jan 16
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
Nationals great Ron Boswell, more effective than pretty Ron Boswell was a deal-maker and implacable opponent of extremists during his 31 years as a Queensland senator. AAP · Jan 6
Tributes flow for 'giant' of Queensland politics Former Nationals senator Ron Boswell has died aged 85, and is being honoured for his more than three decades in federal politics. AAP · Jan 6
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
Patterns of misinformation swirl around Bondi massacre The horrible anti-Semitic terror attack at Bondi on December 14 continues to spur online misinformation but why, and where has it come from? AAP · Dec 26, 2025
John Howard’s dog-whistle intervention in gun debate all but dashes any hope of meaningful reform In the absence of strong, swift action from Anthony Albanese, the former PM is shifting political debate from gun control to a divisive culture war The Guardian - AU · Dec 17, 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 Conversation · Dec 15, 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 11, 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 Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 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. AAP · 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. The Conversation · 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. AAP · Dec 8, 2025
AAP · Dec 2, 2025 One Nation senator slapped down over sharia law rant A senator has been accused of driving Islamophobia by spreading false information about sharia law during a hearing probing efforts to tackle anti-Muslim hate.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 1, 2025 ABC boss denies host an ‘activist’ after criticism from Nampijinpa Price – as it happened This blog is now closed
The Conversation · Dec 1, 2025 Immigration panic comes in waves. Data shows who worries most, and when There are several predictable cycles in Australian public opinion, and one of them is the moral panic surrounding immigration.
AAP · Nov 30, 2025 Immigration 'division' as parties jump on bandwagon An ex-Howard government minister has urged the Liberals to stand by Australia's non-discriminatory approach to immigration as support bleeds to One Nation.
AAP · Nov 30, 2025 Hanson flies south to fire up anti-immigration mob Fresh from a parliamentary sitting ban for donning a burqa, Queensland senator Pauline Hanson has flown to Melbourne to ramp up her anti-immigration rhetoric.
AAP · Nov 28, 2025 Labor on a high as Barnaby bolts and Pauline shocks As the political year draws to a close, a week of Senate estimates is all that's left on the calendar, with a controversial website redesign to be scrutinised.
The Guardian - AU · Nov 28, 2025 Kerry O’Brien sounds the alarm for Australian media in thunderous Walkleys address Former 7.30 host takes Labor government to task for record on press freedom and pays tribute to Palestinian journalists. Plus: a roo in the news
AAP · Nov 27, 2025 Nationals tip short honeymoon if Barnaby joins Hanson Barnaby Joyce's resignation from the Nationals has raised questions about what role he could play in One Nation if he shifts to the right-wing minor party.
AAP · Nov 27, 2025 Barnaby waves bye to Nats as he exits stage far-right Former deputy prime minister and Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has quit the rural party, but his future remains unclear as he considers joining One Nation.
Euronews · Nov 25, 2025 Australian senator Pauline Hanson suspended for wearing burqa in parliament Australian Senator Pauline Hanson was suspended for seven sitting days after entering Parliament in a burqa during a protest against the rejection of her bill to ban full-face coverings.
The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025 View from The Hill: it’s been a carefully orchestrated political courtship, but the marriage could be rocky The Senate might be thoroughly sick of Pauline Hanson’s antics – on Tuesday it suspended her for seven days over her appearance in a burqa – but she’s Barnaby Joyce’s kind of politician.