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Pauline Hanson Surges in Polls Amid Immigration Debate

2/28/2026

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Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party in Australia, is polling near 25% among voters in recent polls.
Hanson has long opposed immigration.
The December attack involved two gunmen: an immigrant from India and his Australian-born son.
The incident was linked to Islamic State and has intensified discussions around immigration in Australia.

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Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party in Australia, is polling near 25% among voters in recent polls.
Hanson has long opposed immigration.
The December attack involved two gunmen: an immigrant from India and his Australian-born son.
The incident was linked to Islamic State and has intensified discussions around immigration in Australia.