One Nation events in Australia face protests as Melbourne fundraiser cancelled

A fundraiser for the One Nation party scheduled at the Giorgio Casa restaurant in Melbourne was cancelled after anti‑racism groups announced plans to demonstrate outside the venue. Police said they were not aware of any specific threats. The event was to feature party leader Pauline Hanson and National Party MP Barnaby Joyce and was part of a recent fundraising blitz that has encountered protests in several Australian cities, including a large turnout in Perth.

In Western Australia, a sold‑out “sundowner” party meeting in Midland also drew a planned protest organized by the WA Greens. Hanson argued the protest showed growing support for One Nation, citing poll data that suggests about 30% of WA voters could back the party. State leaders responded with criticism, and the opposition leader Basil Zempilas said the party’s surge could affect the next state election.