Poll shows spike in support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation: Are voters turning away from major parties?

One Nation leader Senator Pauline Hanson

The new data puts the party up 9 points to 26 per cent, with leader Pauline Hanson polling as the most popular leader on 38 per cent, ahead of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. Source: AAP

Support for One Nation has surged to 26 per cent in new Redbridge polling, marking an unprecedented rise in the party’s primary vote. Analysts link the shift to growing voter frustration with major parties and political instability, particularly following the Liberal–National split. While Pauline Hanson leads popularity rankings, experts caution that strong polling has not always translated into equivalent electoral results.

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Published 4 February 2026 3:10pm

By Briana Charles, Ewa Staszewska

Presented by Vrishali Jain

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Support for One Nation has surged to 26 per cent in new Redbridge polling, marking an unprecedented rise in the party’s primary vote. Analysts link the shift to growing voter frustration with major parties and political instability, particularly following the Liberal–National split. While Pauline Hanson leads popularity rankings, experts caution that strong polling has not always translated into equivalent electoral results.

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