The Daily Aus Could Pauline Hanson be the next Prime Minister?
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Jan 27, 2026 They unpack Pauline Hanson’s political history and One Nation’s platform. They look at recent polls and why the party’s popularity is rising. They explain how preferred-leader polls differ from actual voting systems. They explore whether a senator could become prime minister and the practical hurdles involved. They consider how holding balance of power might be a more realistic path to influence.
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One Nation's Core Profile
- One Nation is a long-running right-wing party founded by Pauline Hanson in 1997 with policies on immigration, climate skepticism and family/home education.
- The party currently holds four senators and one lower-house MP, shaping its influence despite limited seats.
Polls Show A Rising Surge
- Recent opinion polls show a surge for One Nation, at times polling higher than the Coalition in first-preference tests.
- Polls are a snapshot of popularity and can be wrong, but the trend signals growing public support for One Nation.
Preferred PM Polls Are Popularity Gauges
- Preferred-prime-minister polls measure popularity, not how Australia's system elects leaders.
- Australians vote for local MPs, so these polls don't directly determine who becomes Prime Minister on election day.