One Nation's surge to record-high primary vote as Coalition chaos intensifies.
In a surprising turn of events, One Nation has catapulted itself into the forefront of Australian politics with its polling numbers reaching an unprecedented 22% in the latest Guardian Essential poll. This spike in support is largely attributed to the ongoing power struggles within the Liberal-National Coalition, which has led to widespread unrest and concern among coalition members.
The party's leader, Pauline Hanson, has been instrumental in courting disaffected Nationals members, including Barnaby Joyce, who recently joined her party. However, this move has sparked tension among Liberals, particularly Sussan Ley, whose popularity is dwindling as she faces the prospect of a leadership spill as early as next week.
The Liberal Party's current leader, Anthony Albanese, is facing mounting criticism for his handling of issues related to the recent Bondi beach terror attack. A survey conducted by Guardian Essential found that only 10% of respondents thought he had handled the situation "very well," while 36% approved and 55% disapproved.
Despite this, Australians overwhelmingly backed the package of laws proposed in response to the attack, including measures to ban public displays of terrorist symbols, strengthen gun laws, and increase police powers to curb protests. The vast majority also supported new hate speech laws and a commonwealth royal commission into antisemitism.
The rising popularity of One Nation has significant implications for the Australian political landscape, particularly with regards to regional and rural seats where the party's support is strongest. As coalition infighting intensifies, it remains to be seen whether One Nation can sustain its momentum and continue to challenge the two major parties' dominance in the polls.
In a surprising turn of events, One Nation has catapulted itself into the forefront of Australian politics with its polling numbers reaching an unprecedented 22% in the latest Guardian Essential poll. This spike in support is largely attributed to the ongoing power struggles within the Liberal-National Coalition, which has led to widespread unrest and concern among coalition members.
The party's leader, Pauline Hanson, has been instrumental in courting disaffected Nationals members, including Barnaby Joyce, who recently joined her party. However, this move has sparked tension among Liberals, particularly Sussan Ley, whose popularity is dwindling as she faces the prospect of a leadership spill as early as next week.
The Liberal Party's current leader, Anthony Albanese, is facing mounting criticism for his handling of issues related to the recent Bondi beach terror attack. A survey conducted by Guardian Essential found that only 10% of respondents thought he had handled the situation "very well," while 36% approved and 55% disapproved.
Despite this, Australians overwhelmingly backed the package of laws proposed in response to the attack, including measures to ban public displays of terrorist symbols, strengthen gun laws, and increase police powers to curb protests. The vast majority also supported new hate speech laws and a commonwealth royal commission into antisemitism.
The rising popularity of One Nation has significant implications for the Australian political landscape, particularly with regards to regional and rural seats where the party's support is strongest. As coalition infighting intensifies, it remains to be seen whether One Nation can sustain its momentum and continue to challenge the two major parties' dominance in the polls.
I've been around for a while and I gotta say, this one nation's surge is like a shot of espresso to the Aussie politics scene 
. You'd think that with all the drama going on between the Libs and Nationals, One Nation would be the last party people thought would see some growth, but Pauline Hanson seems to know her stuff 
. But let's keep an eye on this - if they can maintain their momentum, it could get messy for the other two parties 
. Anthony Albanese's got his work cut out for him with the Bondi beach attack handling, but I'm glad Aussies came together on those laws 
. One thing's for sure, the election is gonna be a wild ride 
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How do you think this is gonna affect the overall election? And honestly, I'm a bit surprised that One Nation is getting so much traction - are people really that unhappy with the current state of politics? 
The more I think about it, the more I realize how fragmented our country is... like, what's the best way to bring everyone together again? 
It's not just about One Nation being a new player; it's about the fact that people are losing faith in the traditional two-party system.
. He needs to take a closer look at his strategy and be more proactive in addressing these issues.
And now One Nation is like the new kid on the block, getting all the attention while the big boys are too busy bickering amongst themselves. I'm not saying Pauline Hanson is a genius or anything (although she does have some awesome hats 
), but it's interesting to see how this whole thing plays out. Will One Nation be able to ride this wave of chaos and keep its momentum going, or will the big parties just figure out a way to squash them? Either way, I'm entertained! 
I'm not surprised about One Nation's surge, to be honest... their populist rhetoric has been resonating with a lot of people who feel disillusioned with the two-party system. But 22% is still a pretty big jump, and it's going to be interesting to see how they maintain that momentum. I mean, have you seen their platform? It's basically just a list of things they're against 
, without much substance on what they actually want to achieve. Still, at least they're giving the majors some competition... and who knows, maybe they'll surprise us all 
. one nation's rise is definitely a reflection of that discontent. pauline hanson might be a polarising figure, but she's tapping into a need for change that's been brewing in rural australia for ages 
. it'll be interesting to see how this shakes up the polls and if the two majors can adapt to not being the only game in town 
It's interesting to see Pauline Hanson and Barnaby Joyce making a move towards the party, but at the same time, it's also sparking tension within the Nationals. 
Will One Nation be able to sustain its momentum and challenge the two major parties? Only time will tell, but it'll be fascinating to watch. 
. What's changed? Is it the fact that Liberal MPs are more divided than ever? I dunno... maybe I'm just nostalgic for the 'good old days' when politics wasn't so messy 
. And what about Barnaby Joyce joining them? That's got to be some sort of masterstroke... or is it just another case of politicians jumping ship when things go south 
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& One Nation is cashing in 
on Coalition chaos 
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! I mean, have you seen the state of politics lately? The Liberal-National Coalition is literally imploding 
! The Liberal Party needs to get its act together, stat. And Albanese? He seems like a nice bloke and all, but he's got some major work to do if he wants to lead the country.
. It's time for some real change in this country, and I hope it comes soon 
. I'd argue that this shift is also a reflection of growing dissatisfaction with the status quo among some Australians, who are looking for alternative voices on issues like terrorism, hate speech, and antisemitism 
. Can One Nation sustain its momentum, though? That's the question 
like who needs all this drama 
one nation's on fire 
and what about anzac day? 
shouldnt ppl b focusin on unity instead of power struggles 
anyway, its def intresting to see how one nation's momentum plays out 
and wot about albo? 
This One Nation party is on fire rn 
! I'm not surprised tho, their leader Pauline Hanson has been speaking truth to power for ages 
. But you gotta wonder if they can sustain this momentum in the long run 
. One thing's for sure, this election is gonna be a wild ride 
