Arrogant policy overreach backfired. Now political enemies have a weapon Labor misjudged the electorate, suffered a severe political blow. The Canberra Times · Jun 18
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson said to go to the Kingo to talk to her supporters, so we did We find out how popular Pauline is in Canberra. The Canberra Times · Jun 18
Took a taxi instead: why a police blitz on Newcastle buses is overdue Letters: 'She said she actually feared for her safety.' Newcastle Herald · Jun 18
Pauline Hanson says she ‘had to have a conversation’ about immigration and the Aboriginal flag with new Farrer MP David Farley was told One Nation’s policy was to fly only the Australian flag, party leader tells conference The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
Australia says net migration down as far-right popularity surges Australia's immigration levels fell last year, official data showed on Thursday, as its centre-left government seeks to combat an ascendent far-right riding a wave of public discontent over soaring housing prices and cost of living. Australia's Labor government is seeking to boost the supply of housing and lower costs through… The Economic Times · Jun 18
Grattan on Friday: Albanese government gives ground on tax, but how much will it have to cede on the NDIS? Only a little more than a year into its second term and with Pauline Hanson turning politics upside down, the Albanese government finds itself in policy quicksand on three core issues: its budget tax reforms, its wrestle to curb the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and the electorally sensitive area of… The Conversation · Jun 18
Gina Rinehart says Australia should give Elon Musk islands to launch satellites into space Billionaire also tells summit land could be given to skilled Israelis to build ‘advanced war drones’, according to Hancock Prospecting notes The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
Afternoon Update: CGT exemptions for small business; ebike thefts soar; and Australia’s top university named PM’s announcement on capital gains tax exemptions follows weeks of criticism from industry groups The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
Media union blasts Pauline Hanson’s ‘bitter, unprofessional’ attack on Guardian journalist Union calls for journalists to stand with colleagues when they are targeted by politicians as Anthony Albanese says media organisations play ‘vital roles in our democracy’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
FED:Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say The opposition is attempting to hit back at One Nation after Pauline Hanson's incendiary speech on immigration, the cost of living and a raft of other issues. AAP · Jun 18
FED:Banner stunt becomes campaign gift horse for Hanson One Nation has flipped the script after a protest interrupted Pauline Hanson's debut National Press Club speech, using the banner to campaign on social media. AAP · Jun 18
One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts says he will push for party to adopt blanket abortion ban Senator tells Brisbane Christian conference the party needs to ‘reconsider some things’ on abortion, contradicting Pauline Hanson’s position The Guardian - AU · Jun 18
Morning Mail: Hanson faces backlash over ‘monoculture’ speech, Trump reveals Iran deal details, Maroons thrash Blues One Nation leader criticised for sowing division with speech about ‘monocultural’ Australia; US president hails deal as averting ‘world depression’ The Guardian - AU · Jun 17
Hanson's rise exposes a dangerous rift in Australian identity One Nation is no friend of the battlers and the unemployed. The Canberra Times · Jun 17
Newcastle Herald · Jun 17 'Hard hearts': people in Hamilton need help, not harsh words Letters: 'We should do all we can to fix those problems, but not by sticking the boot into the most vulnerable.'
AAP · Jun 17 FED:One Nation must deliver on Australia's problems to win Pauline Hanson has been told she needs to come up with answers for the economic struggles of Australians after delivering a controversial speech.
AAP · Jun 17 Migrant intake dips as anti-immigration voices swell Net overseas migration is slowly falling, but the figures remain above Labor's forecasts and the dramatic cuts demanded by the coalition and One Nation.
AAP · Jun 17 Hanson has voters riled up but no answers, Liberals say The opposition is attempting to hit back at One Nation after Pauline Hanson's incendiary speech on immigration, the cost of living and a raft of other issues.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Pauline Hanson’s views haven’t changed since her first speech. But now she is resonating with Australia’s bitter and resentful mood All the One Nation leader had to do to ‘win’ in the eyes of her movement’s base was turn up as the flaming beacon of their discontent
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Pauline Hanson’s speech ‘shameful’ and echoed ‘rubbish’ from rightwing figures in UK and US, critics say Labor minister says Australians would lose their jobs and wages would go down if One Nation’s policies became law
The Conversation · Jun 17 View from The Hill: Hanson gets quite a bit off her chest when she enters the media den Pauline Hanson’s first-ever – and perhaps only-ever – appearance at the National Press Club was always destined to be one of those political “moments”.
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 AFP investigates banner stunt during Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club speech Activist group GetUp claims responsibility for incident, saying ‘we thought the occasion deserved some honesty’
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Pauline Hanson makes clear what a One Nation government would be like – it’s an ugly picture The One Nation leader offered a series of inflammatory statements at the National Press Club that may play well with her supporters but will alarm many others
The Guardian - AU · Jun 17 Afternoon Update: Hanson wants ‘monocultural’ Australia; Kyle Sandilands’ $12m settlement; and rat-hunting ghostbusters One Nation leader said Australia cannot be multicultural in her first address to the National Press Club in Canberra