Hanson Says She Will ‘Shake the Hand’ of Volunteer Who Clashed With Liberal Senator

The volunteer initially complemented Senator James Paterson but things turned sour after he saw him filming him.

One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson and candidate David Farley in the seat of Farrer ahead of a by-election in Albury, Australia, on May 7, 2026. AAP Image/Simon Dallinger

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has backed a party volunteer who was involved in a brief scuffle with federal Liberal Party Senator James Paterson at a polling booth in the Farrer electorate.

Hanson initially apologised to Paterson for the incident that occurred in Albury on May 6.