Pauline Hanson Accuses Anthony Albanese of Inciting Political Violence

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson accused Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of inciting political violence following his criticism of her party at a Labor conference in Queensland. Albanese described One Nation as "peddling politics that is dangerous, divisive and downright dishonest," asserting that the party's tactics turn Australians against one another.

Responding from Victoria, Hanson claimed the Prime Minister's rhetoric contributed to death threats she has received. She suggested the government is frightened by the party's recent growth, specifically citing One Nation's victory in the Secret Harbour by-election in Western Australia, which saw the party win a previously safe Labor seat. This exchange follows a Newspoll indicating One Nation leads primary votes at 30 per cent, slightly ahead of Labor's 29 per cent.

Labor assistant minister Patrick Gorman rejected the claims of incitement, maintaining that One Nation's policies are dangerous for the Australian people. While the party sees electoral growth, it faces internal friction as MP David Farley has diverged from party pledges to cut net overseas migration.