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Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister
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Keir Starmer Resigns as UK Prime Minister

Keir Starmer officially resigned as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, expressing pride in his two years in office and wishing his successor, Andy Burnham, the best. He stated that the UK is now "stronger and fairer" as he departed Downing Street.

Far-Right One Nation Party Leads Australian Polls
Politicstvn242mo ago

Far-Right One Nation Party Leads Australian Polls

The far-right One Nation party has taken the lead in Australian political party polls for the first time, with its leader Pauline Hanson, a figure in politics for three decades, not ruling out becoming prime minister.

Angus Taylor's Immigration Speech Draws 'Dog-Whistle' Accusations
PoliticsThe Guardian4mo ago

Angus Taylor's Immigration Speech Draws 'Dog-Whistle' Accusations

Angus Taylor's immigration speech has been labeled a 'desperate dog-whistle' by Tony Burke, with Pauline Hanson taking credit for the sentiment. Burke questioned why Liberals would have an issue with immigrants who are 'great Australians' despite not speaking perfect English.

As South Australia’s Liberals struggle to stay in the fight, will their preferences usher in One Nation?
PoliticsThe Guardian5mo ago

As South Australia’s Liberals struggle to stay in the fight, will their preferences usher in One Nation?

Putting Pauline Hanson’s party above Labor on how-to-vote cards is a gamble for Ashton Hurn’s leadership, with the Liberals facing potential eclipse Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast South Australian politics rarely takes a central position in national news, but this Saturday’s state election will be watched much more closely than usual for potential federal implications. It is shaping up as a perfect storm for a struggling Liberal party: under pressure from a popu...

Pauline Hanson secured taxpayer-funded solar rebate despite calling for subsidies to large-scale renewables to end
PoliticsThe Guardian5mo ago

Pauline Hanson secured taxpayer-funded solar rebate despite calling for subsidies to large-scale renewables to end

Exclusive: Spokesperson for One Nation leader says it supports roof-top solar, as Matt Canavan also defends using scheme Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Pauline Hanson accessed a taxpayer-funded rebate scheme to install solar power on her Queensland home, despite calling for an end to public subsidies for renewable energy projects. Information from the Clean Energy Regulator, released under freedom of information laws, shows the One Nation leader among three cons...

Pauline Hanson charged taxpayers almost $9,000 for private plane to event honouring Gina Rinehart donation
PoliticsThe Guardian5mo ago

Pauline Hanson charged taxpayers almost $9,000 for private plane to event honouring Gina Rinehart donation

Details of flight come as One Nation leader faces scrutiny over her use of taxpayer-funded entitlements Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Pauline Hanson charged taxpayers almost $9,000 for a chartered plane to attend an event honouring the mining billionaire Gina Rinehart’s donation to a private agricultural college, parliamentary expenses data shows. The One Nation leader flew from Tamworth to Avalon in Octob...

Pauline Hanson expected to face censure motion in Senate over ‘inflammatory’ comments about Australian Muslims
PoliticsThe Guardian5mo ago

Pauline Hanson expected to face censure motion in Senate over ‘inflammatory’ comments about Australian Muslims

Labor’s move expected to be supported by the Greens, making it Hanson’s second censure within four months Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Pauline Hanson is expected to face a censure motion in the Senate on Monday, with Labor seeking to call out the One Nation leader’s “inflammatory and divisive” recent comments about Australian Muslims. The Greens will support Labor’s move, with the motion expected to pass,...

Australian Students Protest Against Pauline Hanson
PoliticsThe Guardian12d ago

Australian Students Protest Against Pauline Hanson

High school and university students across major Australian cities and smaller locations are participating in walkouts and protests, shunning calls to stay in school, to "stand up against the far right" in opposition to Pauline Hanson.

Pauline Hanson Loses Appeal in Racial Discrimination Case
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Pauline Hanson Loses Appeal in Racial Discrimination Case

Australian right-wing leader Pauline Hanson lost her appeal against a racial discrimination ruling for telling Muslim senator Mehreen Faruqi to 'go back to Pakistan'. The court upheld the original finding of racial vilification against Hanson, and Hanson is now considering an appeal to the Australian Supreme Court, citing freedom of political speech.

Pauline Hanson Courts UK Far-Right with 'Pseudo Events'
PoliticsThe Guardian1mo ago

Pauline Hanson Courts UK Far-Right with 'Pseudo Events'

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is set to be interviewed by Tommy Robinson as part of a media strategy designed to generate scandal and reach millions. Her highly publicized meetings with controversial far-right figures in the UK aim to build a global brand through 'pseudo events' and publicity stunts.

Anti-Immigration Rally in Canberra, Australia
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Anti-Immigration Rally in Canberra, Australia

Pauline Hanson addressed crowds at an anti-immigration rally in Canberra, stating she is not against migration at all. This occurred hours after Opposition leader Angus Taylor reiterated his newly unveiled immigration policy, warning of threats from 'bad countries'.

Pauline Hanson's One Nation Celebrates Strong SA Election Showing
PoliticsThe Guardian5mo ago

Pauline Hanson's One Nation Celebrates Strong SA Election Showing

Pauline Hanson's One Nation party celebrated a primary vote of about 20% in the South Australian election, with Hanson sending a defiant message to the SA premier, marking a significant surge that has been described as devastating for the Liberals and a warning for Labor.

One Nation Party Rises in Australian Polls
PoliticsNYT6mo ago

One Nation Party Rises in Australian Polls

Australia's anti-immigration One Nation party, led by Pauline Hanson, has seen a rise in polls following a massacre in Bondi, with the foreign roots of the accused perpetrators making the party more appealing to some.

Federal police ‘received reports of a crime’ in relation to Pauline Hanson’s comments about Muslims
PoliticsThe Guardian6mo ago

Federal police ‘received reports of a crime’ in relation to Pauline Hanson’s comments about Muslims

Bilal El-Hayek, mayor of Canterbury Bankstown, says One Nation’s leader’s comments ‘will incite someone’ Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Federal police say they have “received reports of a crime” in relation to comments made to the media by Pauline Hanson this week. But an AFP spokesperson did not say whether they had begun a criminal investigation, only that they would have more to say “at an appropriate time”. Continue reading...

Understanding the Success of Australia's Right-Wing One Nation Party
Politicstagesschau8d ago

Understanding the Success of Australia's Right-Wing One Nation Party

Thirty years after Pauline Hanson caused outrage with her statements about Australia being 'swamped' by Asians, her right-wing One Nation Party is now leading in polls with similar rhetoric. This article explores the reasons behind the party's enduring success and what has changed in the political landscape.

One Nation Unveils Victorian Election Candidates
PoliticsThe Guardian22d ago

One Nation Unveils Victorian Election Candidates

The One Nation party has announced eight candidates for the upcoming Victorian state election, including a former Liberal party candidate and an animator known for Pauline Hanson’s anti-woke film. A local councillor claiming to have worked on Daniel Andrews’ security team is also part of the upper house lineup.

AFP Investigates Banner Stunt During Pauline Hanson's Speech
PoliticsThe Guardian2mo ago

AFP Investigates Banner Stunt During Pauline Hanson's Speech

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) is investigating a banner stunt that occurred during Pauline Hanson's National Press Club speech. Hanson's speech itself drew attention for its controversial remarks on multiculturalism and criticism of journalists.

Nationals MP Weighs One Nation Move After By-election
PoliticsThe Guardian3mo ago

Nationals MP Weighs One Nation Move After By-election

A Nationals MP, Colin Boyce, is reportedly considering a move to Pauline Hanson's One Nation party following a recent by-election. This development comes as One Nation asserts its long-term presence in Australian politics, putting pressure on other parties.

Guardian Essential poll: more than half of Australians open to voting for One Nation despite Hanson’s Muslim comments
PoliticsThe Guardian6mo ago

Guardian Essential poll: more than half of Australians open to voting for One Nation despite Hanson’s Muslim comments

A quarter of all respondents say they would ‘definitely’ back the rightwing populist party at the next election while a third say they’re ‘open’ to it Pauline Hanson’s populism is a front. But there are lessons for progressives in One Nation’s surging popularity | Peter Lewis Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Nearly 60% of Australians say they’d be open to voting for One Nation at the next federal election, with nearly half of those currently backing Labor saying ...