Inside Pauline Hanson’s long pivot from protest party to policy
by Ronald Mizen · Australian Financial ReviewRonald MizenPolitical correspondent
Oct 26, 2026 – 5.00am
Pauline Hanson was speaking to the faithful. Appearing at the Hotel Alexander in Rydal, a small town near Lithgow, Hanson hit all the key talking points. It was a message that worked well, helping One Nation carve out a commanding presence in the polls from a standing start.
But then, she pivoted. There was a secret ploy, she told the 200-or-so people gathered in May, to control people’s movements. This was a reference to Sydney’s so-called three cities plan – the idea of encouraging residents and businesses to organise themselves around one of three precincts.
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Ronald MizenPolitical correspondentRonald Mizen is the Financial Review’s political correspondent, reporting from the press gallery at Parliament House, Canberra. Connect with Ronald on Twitter. Email Ronald at ronald.mizen@afr.com
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