Support for the One Nation party declined following controversial remarks made by leader Pauline Hanson regarding multiculturalism in Australia.
The shift in polling reflects a public reaction to Hanson's challenges to the nation's social fabric, potentially altering the political landscape for minority parties.
Speaking at the National Press Club in Canberra on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, Hanson said, “Australia cannot be a multicultural society.” She said, “We want Australians united under one set of laws and shared national values.”
The remarks sparked immediate backlash from opposition politicians and the public. While some reports indicated Hanson may have gained certain polling spoils, other data showed a distinct downward trend for the party.
Recent data from The Conversation highlights a rise in support for the government and its allies. Combined support for the Labor Party and the Greens rose five points to 46% [1] in Newspoll. Another poll by Redbridge showed combined support for the two parties increasing four points to 44% [2].
Government officials responded to the political climate by emphasizing policy over rhetoric. Assistant Defence Minister Mr. Khalil said, “Slogans not solutions.” This critique coincided with the announcement of a security deal with Vanuatu, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (Labor) continues to focus on regional stability.
The volatility in One Nation's numbers suggests a divide in how voters perceive Hanson's rhetoric. While the party maintains a specific base, the broader trend indicates that the "monoculture" comments may have alienated a segment of the electorate.
““Australia cannot be a multicultural society.””
The decline in One Nation's polling suggests that while nationalist rhetoric can mobilize a core base, explicit rejection of multiculturalism may reach a ceiling of public acceptance in Australia. The simultaneous rise in support for Labor and the Greens indicates a potential consolidation of voters around more progressive or established platforms in response to the controversy.
