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Make ‘em laugh: how One Nation uses comedy to normalise harmful ideas

Make ‘em laugh: how One Nation uses comedy to normalise harmful ideas

The party’s Please Explain cartoon series has ignited a political firestorm, but behind the punchlines and backlash is an insidious way to spread...

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Kurt Sengul

What does One Nation actually believe in?

The party has long been big on grievances, but what are the actual policies it would implement if it could.policies tend to be short on detail.

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Kurt Sengul

Can One Nation turn its polling hype into seats in parliament? History shows it will struggle

Pauline Hanson’s party has been dysfunctional and scandal-ridden for its entire existence. Capitalising on strong polling will mean changing...

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Kurt Sengul