One Nation

Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is a conservative, right-wing political party in Australia, positioning itself as an alternative to the major parties.

One Nation campaigns to reduce migration and foreign ownership, cut energy costs by expanding fossil fuels and abolishing net zero targets, and limit government spending.

Pauline Hanson established One Nation in Queensland in 1997 after entering federal parliament as an independent in 1996.

The party achieved a breakthrough at the 1998 Queensland state election, winning 11 seats. However, internal divisions led to declining support in the early 2000s. One Nation returned to federal politics in 2016 when Hanson was elected to the Senate, and it has had representation in the federal parliament ever since.

Recent polling suggests rising support for One Nation, but this increase is yet to be tested in an election. The party’s electoral strength ultimately depends on actual results at both the state and federal levels, with the next test coming at the South Australian election on March 21st, 2026.

The party fields candidates across Australia. Electoral support varies by state. In South Australia, One Nation secured its first state parliamentary representative in 2022.

Voting decisions vary by bill and by individual Senator or MP.

To explore detailed voting history, including positions on immigration, housing, and climate legislation, see One Nation Voting Record.

Voting records are publicly available through parliamentary records and independent tracking sites:

• Australian Parliament Hansard
• Federal Votes and Proceedings
• They Vote for You

If you are looking for who donates to One Nation or who funds Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, donation information is published through Australia’s federal electoral disclosure system.

Under federal law, political parties must disclose donations above the reporting threshold (currently $16,900 for the 2024–25 financial year).

Federal Donation Summary (2024–25)

According to filings with the Australian Electoral Commission, Pauline Hanson's One Nation reported:

• $3.2 million in total receipts
• $2.6 million (approximately 79%) from sources below the disclosure threshold

Donations below the threshold are not itemised publicly, meaning the identities of those donors are not disclosed. This practice is permitted under current electoral law.

The federal disclosure threshold will be reduced to $5,000 from 1 July, with reporting moving to a more frequent schedule. This change is intended to increase transparency around political donations.

Official donor disclosures can be viewed via the Australian Electoral Commission Transparency Register.

Does Gina Rinehart fund Pauline Hanson’s One Nation?

As of the 2024–25 federal disclosure filings, there is no publicly disclosed donation from Gina Rinehart or Hancock Prospecting to Pauline Hanson's One Nation. Political donation records are based on official filings submitted to the Australian Electoral Commission. Only donations above the reporting threshold are publicly itemised.

While there has been no publicly disclosed donation from Gina Rinehart or Hancock Prospecting to Pauline Hanson's One Nation, Pauline Hanson faced criticism in February 2026 for not declaring a flight on Gina Rinehart’s private jet between Melbourne and Sydney in October 2025.

For the most up-to-date information, consult the official transparency register.