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Pauline Hanson's One Nation
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Pauline Hanson's One Nation

Australian political party registered federally under this name and commonly called One Nation.

Founded in Ipswich in 1997, Pauline Hanson's One Nation is federally registered for Australian elections, with Pauline Hanson as its registered officer.

Last refreshed: 22 October 2026

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Background

Pauline Hanson launched One Nation at Ipswich, Queensland, on 11 April 1997. The current federally registered organisation entered the Australian Electoral Commission's register on 2 June 2004. It adopted Pauline Hanson's One Nation as its registered name in June 2015. the Commission approved One Nation as the registered abbreviation in 2022, while Hanson remains the registered officer.

The party's published programme backs lower immigration, a ban on foreign ownership of homes, expanded nuclear energy and constitutional free-speech protection. Its policy mix focuses on national sovereignty, lower household costs and preference for Australian workers and ownership. It also favours domestic production and resource development.

Common Questions
What happened to One Nation after the 2019 undercover investigation?
Senior party figure Steve Dickson resigned after further undercover footage was broadcast in April 2019.Source: ABC News
Who leads Pauline Hanson's One Nation?
Pauline Hanson leads the party and is its registered officer with the Australian Electoral Commission.Source: Australian Electoral Commission and Pauline Hanson's One Nation
When was Pauline Hanson's One Nation founded?
The party was launched in Ipswich, Queensland, on 11 April 1997.Source: Pauline Hanson's One Nation
What is Pauline Hanson's One Nation?
It is a federally registered Australian parliamentary political party founded by Pauline Hanson.Source: Australian Electoral Commission and Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Source Material
One Nation policiesAbout One NationChange of registered officer's addressNotice of party registration decisionOne NationPauline Hanson's One NationOne Nation election candidate Steve Dickson resigns over strip club videosAbout One NationRegister of political parties

Written with AI from Lowdown's published reporting. Not individually reviewed by an editor. Updated 22 October 2026. Editorial standards.