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Cory Bernardi Joins One Nation, Leads Legislative Council Bid

2/3/2026

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Cory Bernardi, former Liberal senator, has joined One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, and will lead its Legislative Council ticket.
The move follows Barnaby Joyce's recent defection to One Nation.
Hanson said Bernardi's conservative values align with One Nation's goals.
One Nation plans to contest all lower-house seats to gain a foothold in the state parliament.

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Cory Bernardi, former Liberal senator, has joined One Nation, led by Pauline Hanson, and will lead its Legislative Council ticket.
The move follows Barnaby Joyce's recent defection to One Nation.
Hanson said Bernardi's conservative values align with One Nation's goals.
One Nation plans to contest all lower-house seats to gain a foothold in the state parliament.