Pauline Hanson Confirms Potential Lower House Bid at Next Election

The conservative party leader has told her critics not to ‘underestimate’ her.
Pauline Hanson Confirms Potential Lower House Bid at Next Election
Leader of One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson (C) speaks to the media at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Jan. 19, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images
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One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has confirmed she may step down from the Senate and contest a lower house seat at the next federal election.

On May 5, the conservative political stalwart confirmed earlier comments from her party’s chief of staff, James Ashby, that she is considering leaving the upper house—a move that, if successful, could open the door to a prime ministerial bid should One Nation win enough seats at the 2028 election.

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Crystal-Rose Jones
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Crystal-Rose Jones is a reporter based in Australia. She previously worked at News Corp for 16 years as a senior journalist and editor.