Pauline Hanson will address the National Press Club in Canberra for the first time in her three decades in politics today, AAP reports. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing The Guardian.
Monash University head of politics Zareh Ghazarian said Hanson’s address should give an overview of what her party would be like, in addition to its broad policies and aspirations.
“One Nation is at a transition point from being a minor anti-establishment party to potentially being on the cusp of a major political breakthrough,” he told AAP.
“There’s a lot riding on this speech. It’s going to be closely watched by media, but a lot of other Australians as well as the political parties.
“Hanson has to perform well to convince those on the fence, that her party and leadership is something to get behind.”
Consistent polling has shown One Nation has become Australia’s most popular political party, and has a substantial lead over the coalition on primary voting indication.
Polls show Senator Hanson is also now the preferred prime minister.