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Pauline Hanson’s CPAP Speech Targets the Coalition and Vows a Net-Zero Royal Commission
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Core Event – CPAP Brisbane, October 10 2026
On October 10 2026, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson addressed the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAP) in Brisbane. In a 30-minute speech she called Liberal opposition leader Angus Taylor a “smarmy management consultant,” accused the Liberals of signing Australia up to the Paris Agreement and net-zero targets, and pledged a royal commission into net-zero policies if One Nation wins the next election. Hanson said One Nation would cooperate with the Liberals and Nationals to unseat the Albanese Labor government.
Background & Context
CPAP Australia is a spin-off of U.S. and U.K. conservative gatherings and this was the first occasion a sitting Liberal leader addressed the forum. The event brought together Hanson, Taylor, and Nationals leader Matt Canavan. One Nation has been out-polling the Coalition in recent months, positioning itself as the primary conservative alternative.
Data & Statistics
- Net overseas migration target announced by Taylor: 130,000 in the first year, rising to 160,000 in years three and four.
- Paris Agreement and net-zero commitments: Hanson asserted the Liberals “signed us up” to these policies.
- eSafety Commissioner: Hanson pledged to abolish the office, arguing it infringes on online free speech.
Official Statements & Responses
- Pauline Hanson framed the Coalition as part of a “uniparty” that has taken Australia “into the ground,” arguing that both Labor and the Liberals share responsibility for current climate and immigration policies.
- Chris Bowen, Labor energy minister, dismissed the royal-commission proposal, warning it could harm farmers seeking to diversify income. He also criticized the Liberal leader for addressing a conference he described as “too right-wing.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “Australians despise [prime minister Anthony] Albanese … and quite frankly, they don’t want some smarmy management consultant taking his place either,” — Pauline Hanson
- “I know there are people in this room who support the Liberals and Nationals. I won’t walk away from what One Nation believes, but I will make you one comment. One Nation will work with the Liberals and Nationals to remove this Labor government,” — Pauline Hanson
Why It Matters
Hanson’s speech signals a strategic shift: while maintaining a hard-line stance on climate and immigration, she offers a pragmatic alliance with the Liberals and Nationals to defeat Labor. The promise of a royal commission could force the government to revisit climate legislation and expose past decision-making. Taylor’s admission of past Coalition errors may reshape the Liberal Party’s policy narrative ahead of the next federal election, potentially redefining the right-hand side of Australian politics.