Overview
- Hanson told the National Press Club last week that Australia “cannot be a multicultural society” and called for a single national culture, a remark that prompted widespread public criticism.
- Newspoll and other surveys published over the weekend show One Nation’s primary vote has slipped to about 29 per cent while Labor has risen to roughly 30–33 per cent, tightening short-term party standings.
- Leader ratings have weakened for key opposition figures, with Redbridge reporting Hanson’s net approval down to –10 and Newspoll showing Angus Taylor’s satisfaction at about 31 per cent with a majority dissatisfied.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has seized on the fallout to attack One Nation’s policy positions and funding, accusing the party of opposing wage and service supports while taking donations from wealthy backers.
- The shifts leave the Coalition at historically low support in some polls (around 17–18 per cent) and could force One Nation to recalibrate its message as the multiculturalism debate reshapes voter priorities and campaign dynamics.