One Nation’s Rising Popularity: A Political Shift in Australia

The political landscape in Australia is undergoing a significant transformation, with One Nation emerging as a formidable force. The party's recent success in the Farrer by-election and its strong showing in post-budget polling have sent shockwaves through the country's political arena.

One Nation's leader, Pauline Hanson, has been attracting support from former Liberal ranks, including former Coalition senator Hollie Hughes. Hughes, who left the Liberal Party in November 2025, will host Hanson at her pub in Rydal, New South Wales, for an event called 'Pauline In The Pub'. This move has sparked speculation about Hughes' political future and the potential for a defection to One Nation.

The event, which is sold out, has generated buzz on social media, with many wondering if Hughes is joining One Nation. This development comes at a time when the federal government's budget and the Victorian budget have been in the spotlight, with estimates hearings taking place.

Meanwhile, the Queensland Labor leader, Steven Miles, has accused the government of politicizing the state parliament's ethics processes. This accusation comes after Miles was found to have misled parliament and referred to the ethics committee, which found him in contempt.

As the political landscape shifts, One Nation's popularity continues to grow, challenging the traditional two-party system in Australia.