One Nation's best result since 1998: A political resurgence putting Australians first

By Chase Christensen 

Credit: ‘The Australian’ 

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party has made a splash in Australian politics, doubling their Senate seats in the 2025 federal election. They held just two Senate seats heading into the election, including Malcolm Roberts, who was re-elected. As Ms Hanson is not up for re-election until 2028, she will remain in parliament. 

One of the two surprising additions is Tyrone Whitten from Western Australia, a businessman who won based on preference flows. The most shocking result around the country is Warwick Stacey, who narrowly beat Labor’s Emilija Beljic. Stacey is one of the most promising additions to the Senate in some time, having served as an officer in the British Army’s Parachute Regiment and the elite 22 SAS Regiment, before serving 10 years in the Australian military. The 72-year-old ran as a candidate in a New England by-election for the United Australia Party in 2017, before winning his New South Wales Senate seat in the most recent election. He emphasises a strong stance on immigration, border control and cost of living, issues Australia’s government needs to address as soon as possible. 

An estimated 972,000 reported immigrants entered Australia between the years 2023 and 2024. Alongside this, more than 75,000 non-recognised immigrants overstayed their visas in 2024 (Department of Home Affairs). In the midst of a housing and cost of living crisis, this is unacceptable. When prime minister Anthony Albanese is questioned about this crisis, he often responds with statements like, “we have got measures in place to shield this dilemma”. Well, Mr Albanese clearly isn’t succeeding if the country is becoming a free-for-all. It’s simple: fewer people equals more housing availability, which equals more supply and less demand. More houses being available means cheaper houses. Immigration is not the only reason Australia has a housing problem, but it is becoming a bigger factor as time goes on. 

The One Nation Party has common-sense, Australia-first policies. As much as Australia seems to disapprove of Trump, the country needs Trump-style policies if it wants Australian lives to be the priority, not those of people who are in the country illegally or have recently migrated. 

Four One Nation senators is excellent for the parliamentary process, as it is important different ends of the political spectrum have a say. Hanson’s party policy and opinion implementation into parliament is what Australia needs more than anything, as the party says what most of the public are thinking, but are afraid to say. They’re a voice for this group of people. One Nation having a stronger grip on politics in Australia reflects a renewed focus on national sovereignty, grassroots values and putting everyday Australians first.