Pauline Hanson and One Nation political developments

In September 2026, Pauline Hanson of One Nation joined forces with independent senators and MPs to petition the Prime Minister for increased parliamentary staffing. The group characterized the existing allocation system as “completely broken,” alleging that the Labor government uses resource constraints to disadvantage dissenting voices.

By October 2026, Hanson’s political focus shifted toward potential electoral alliances and policy platforms. Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Brisbane, Hanson signaled a willingness to set aside past grievances with the Liberal Party to form a government following the next election, despite noting that the Coalition had previously caused her “significant personal hardship.” However, she clarified that she would not allow Liberal or National MPs to serve in her ministry.

During her address, Hanson criticized Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, describing him as a “smarmy management consultant” who is unfit to succeed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Her outlined policy priorities include addressing housing affordability, developing a nuclear energy industry, and launching a royal commission into net zero policies to challenge Energy Minister Chris Bowen.