One Nation’s support falls as Pauline Hanson’s scandals hit poll numbers

New polling released in mid‑July shows One Nation’s primary vote in Australia dropped four points to 26%, while Labor rose to 28% and the Coalition to 20%.

Senator Pauline Hanson’s personal primary rating fell five points to 35% after a series of controversies, including remarks opposing paid parental leave, calls for a “monocultural” Australia, and appearances on podcasts with far‑right activist Tommy Robinson and former UK prime minister Liz Truss. Fellow One Nation MP Malcolm Roberts also drew criticism for praising conspiracy theorist Alex Jones.

The poll decline occurs amid broader political commentary that the Liberal Party is struggling to respond to these setbacks and to the growing lead of Labor, which now holds a narrow edge over the coalition and One Nation combined.