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Pauline Hanson Promises Royal Commission on Net-Zero if Elected

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 6:24 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson urged CPAC voters to prioritize One Nation over the Liberals and Nationals.
Hanson pledged a royal commission into net-zero if One Nation wins the next election.
Liberal leader Angus Taylor said the Coalition is conviction-led, unashamedly right-leaning and urged backing to defeat Labor.
Taylor admitted past Coalition governments erred on climate, immigration and pandemic spending during his CPAC address.

History

Historical Context

In the 1996 Australian federal election, John Howard led the Liberal–National Coalition to victory, initiating a prolonged right-leaning federal era. The Coalition secured 94 seats in the House of Representatives, a 2.3 % two-party swing, while Labor fell to 68 seats. Now, Pauline Hanson’s One Nation urges CPAC voters to prioritize her party over the Liberals and Nationals, echoing Howard’s tactic of uniting right-wing factions. If Hanson’s commission proceeds, Australia may revisit the coalition’s earlier climate skepticism, potentially reshaping policy debates and electoral alliances for the next decade.

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Story summary

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson urged CPAC voters to prioritize One Nation over the Liberals and Nationals.
Hanson pledged a royal commission into net-zero if One Nation wins the next election.
Liberal leader Angus Taylor said the Coalition is conviction-led, unashamedly right-leaning and urged backing to defeat Labor.
Taylor admitted past Coalition governments erred on climate, immigration and pandemic spending during his CPAC address.

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