A Senate inquiry into the federal government's budget measures commences today in Canberra. A new Resolve poll indicates One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has surpassed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as the preferred prime minister.
New evidence reveals Queensland police failures prior to toddler Mason Lee's death 10 years ago. Donald Trump calls for restraint after Israel targets Beirut, with a US-Iran ceasefire deal shaky. Farmers battle a severe mouse plague across Australia's grain belt, and the Socceroos start their World Cup campaign with a win.
An ABC correspondent draws parallels between Donald Trump's rise to power and the political trajectory of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party in Australia. The article highlights how both figures capitalized on public distrust in institutions, media, and politics, mastering social media and undermining traditional journalism to build movements that major parties and media initially underestimated.
Australia faces a political disconnect on climate change, with rising denialism despite scientific evidence and affordable solutions. While renewable energy adoption surges, political discourse struggles to address the crisis's impacts and the government's commitments.
Protesters clashed with supporters of Pauline Hanson outside a One Nation fundraiser in Melbourne on Friday. One man was given a move on notice by police. The event was relocated due to safety concerns over planned counter-protests.
One Nation is surging in Australian politics, outpolling Labor and the Coalition for the first time. The party's leader, Pauline Hanson, is tapping into voter anger over economic issues and broken promises, while opposition leader Angus Taylor struggles to connect with voters in Western Australia. Analysts suggest highlighting Hanson's hypocrisy and lack of policy substance could be key to regaining support.
One Nation has relocated a fundraising event in Melbourne to an undisclosed location after the original venue, Giorgio Casa, withdrew due to planned protest activity. Police stated they were unaware of specific threats, attributing the decision to the venue.
One Nation's Melbourne fundraiser, featuring Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce, was relocated due to planned protests, with Victoria Police noting concerns but no specific threats.
One Nation's fundraising campaign 'Fire the Liar' received extensive, potentially free, front-page coverage from the Daily Telegraph, while its claimed $2.7m donation figure remains unverified. Meanwhile, AI-generated errors in Nine newspapers and a controversial cartoon in the Age and Sydney Morning Herald highlight media controversies.
The Albanese government's proposed changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to cut spending and reduce participant numbers have drawn heavy criticism from advocates and people with disabilities during a Senate inquiry. Shadow NDIS minister Melissa McIntosh also discussed concerns about the legislation.
Donald Trump claims a peace deal with Iran will be signed soon, Labor strategizes against One Nation, and the World Cup kicks off with Australia's Socceroos in action.
Labor is strategizing to counter the growing influence of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, which has surged in national polls. The government is focusing on economic issues like wages and cost of living, avoiding immigration rhetoric, and portraying One Nation as offering "anger and slogans" rather than solutions.
Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers attributes One Nation's popularity to economic pressures and voter disconnection, contrasting their approach with the government's relief measures. He also defends planned tax reforms against criticism, particularly from Opposition Leader Angus Taylor.
Pauline Hanson revealed she consults with Australia's richest person, Gina Rinehart, on policy, calling her a friend and a significant supporter. Hanson also became emotional discussing her past imprisonment. Meanwhile, WA Premier Roger Cook criticized Hanson's political strategy and voting record.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson revealed she consults Australian billionaire Gina Rinehart on policy, calling her a friend and "very beneficial." Hanson also became emotional discussing her 2003 imprisonment and alleged domestic violence.
One Nation has raised over $2 million in 48 hours with its 'Fire the Liar' slogan, challenging the Albanese government. The campaign, inspired by Peta Credlin, targets Labor seats and highlights broken promises, while the Coalition debates preference deals with One Nation.
Former foreign affairs minister Gareth Evans has called the Aukus defence agreement a "ludicrous delusion" and one of Australia's worst foreign policy decisions. He argues a future US administration would only assist Australia if its own assets were threatened, not for an "existential attack".
Splits emerge in Australia's Liberal Party over cooperating with Pauline Hanson's One Nation. MP Tony Pasin suggested joint targeting of seats, but senior figures like Angus Taylor rejected the idea, emphasizing focus on defeating Labor.
Liberal MP Tony Pasin suggested cooperating with Pauline Hanson's One Nation to defeat Labor, but senior colleagues like Angus Taylor rejected the idea. One Nation is polling strongly and targeting Labor seats, fueling debate on right-wing cooperation.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has ruled out a Coalition agreement with One Nation to carve up target seats at the next federal election, despite One Nation raising $1.6 million in a day for its 'Fire the Liar' campaign.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has ruled out the Coalition carving up target seats with One Nation at the next federal election, despite One Nation's fundraiser bringing in $1.6 million in a day. Liberal frontbencher Tony Pasin had suggested working with One Nation to target seats from Labor.
Opposition leader Angus Taylor has ruled out a Coalition carve-up of target seats with One Nation, despite the party raising $1.6 million in a day. Liberal frontbencher Tony Pasin had suggested working with One Nation, but other senior Liberals rejected the idea.
One Nation has raised over $1.6 million in a campaign targeting Labor electorates. Leader Pauline Hanson vowed to contest Labor seats, not Coalition ones, at the next election. Meanwhile, Liberal leader Angus Taylor denied any plan to carve up seats with One Nation.
Pauline Hanson's One Nation party reported over $1m in missing/worthless assets and faced criticism for 'sloppy' financial reporting from 2016-2022. The party repeatedly failed legal obligations, including late filings and missed AGMs, raising questions about its fitness for government.
