DARK SECRETS: 14 - The Real Truth

The One Nation scare Labor used while rolling a premier

Labor leaders have pointed to a potential minority government involving a right-wing populist party to justify swapping premiers four months from polling day.

AAP · Jul 31

Why is Angus Taylor turning the Coalition into Pauline Hanson's party?

Taylor mimics Hanson's attacks on APS.

The Canberra Times · Jul 31

One Nation eyes Hunter as Stuart Bonds set to lead party's NSW state election charge

Mr Bonds says One Nation is in the driver's seat.

Newcastle Herald · Jul 31

Labor only trailed narrowly in a Victorian Newspoll despite Allan’s dismal ratings

As Ben Carroll replaced Jacinta Allan as Victorian premier four months before the state election, a Newspoll had Allan at -46 net approval, but Labor only trailed the Coalition by 52–48.

The Conversation · Jul 29

Politics with Michelle Grattan: Bridie O'Donnell on the ‘precarious business’ of the Tour de France

From Victoria’s beleaguered Labor Party moving onto its third premier in one term ahead of November’s state election, to the national rise of One Nation and collapsing major party support – it’s been a chaotic year in Australian politics. And we’ve barely passed the halfway mark.

The Conversation · Jul 29

Daniel Andrews says Ben Carroll ‘can win’ Victoria election in rare public statement

Former leader shows support for new Victorian premier while paying tribute to Jacinta Allan

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29

One Nation faces being struck off in Queensland after failing to file audited financial statements

Breach exposes Pauline Hanson to possible fines as party given deadline to comply by 18 August

The Guardian - AU · Jul 29

Morning Mail: Angus Taylor’s approval plummets, earthquake in Japan, and an ultra long-haul flight

Our latest Essential poll shows collapsing support for the Liberal leader; quake traps many in mall

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28

Ben Carroll will want to distance himself from Jacinta Allan’s unpopularity – but will that be enough to save Victorian Labor?

Another female politician has fallen to opinion polls and factional leaders as the spectre of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation hovers over all

The Guardian - AU · Jul 28

Gina Rinehart paid for Pauline Hanson's Europe flights

Pauline Hanson's flights from London to Sicily during a recent European trip, and tickets to a luxury fashion show, were paid for by mining boss Gina Rinehart.

AAP · Jul 28