Australian Politics in Flux: One Nation's Rise and the Coalition's Response In a significant shift, Qantas has pushed back the estimated launch date of its ambitious Project Sunrise flights to November 2027. However, the airline's announcement takes a backseat to the growing influence of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party. The Coalition is now acknowledging the party's surge in popularity, with Shadow Assistant Treasurer Kevin Hogan suggesting that One Nation deserves increased scrutiny. As the party garners support from a segment of the Australian public, concerns are being raised about its stance on multiculturalism and national identity. In a recent speech at the National Press Club, Hanson made headlines with her unapologetic views on immigration and cultural integration, sparking a heated debate about the party's vision for Australia's future.
Qantas now says first Project Sunrise flight due to take off in November 2027. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastCoalition says it’s good Hanson and One Nation getting the scrutiny of a party on the riseKevin Hogan, the shadow assistant treasurer, says he thinks it’s good Hanson was able to speak at the press club yesterday as One Nation “needs to be put under much more scrutiny” amid surging support.The GetUp stunt completely backfired, it makes them look like [bullies] and makes her look like, you know, a victim in the sense that she’s being picked on. And that never works.One Nation have tapped into, I think, to some fear and anxieties in the Australian public, and I think we have to acknowledge that. I certainly don’t agree with all the solutions that she puts out there, but look, I think it was healthy that she front up and that she was invited yesterday.If you’re coming to Australia to have a better life, you become an Australian. That’s what we’re referring to as a monocultured Australia. You’re an Australian first, and your ethnicity or your creed comes second …The reality is, we’re a Christian Judeo society with a law structure around us, and they’ve come with one clear objective: to have a better life. And that one clear objective should be, if they want to have a better life here, is to live within our culture and live within our laws and rules.It was direct shooting. It hit the targets. It was clear. It was successful. And it addressed a number of the elephants in the room … So the speech hit the target for where Australians are today. Continue reading...
