CANBERRA — Pauline Hanson delivered a speech at the National Press Club in Canberra today, outlining policy proposals that include defunding the Special Broadcasting Service and restricting abortion. Hanson also announced plans to dismiss Australia's sex discrimination commissioner and expressed opposition to multiculturalism if One Nation secures a governing majority.

Hanson, the One Nation Leader, stated her view that Australia is a multiracial society that must be monocultural, with Australians living under one cultural umbrella. She also advocated for prohibiting abortion procedures after 20 weeks of pregnancy, with exemptions to protect maternal health. She also pledged to increase government funding for homelessness initiatives.

During her speech, Hanson called for a reduction in migration levels to address housing shortages. She criticized recent federal budget modifications to capital gains tax discounts and negative gearing policies. Hanson further argued that environmental regulations and carbon emission reduction policies restrict economic activity.

Hanson stated that One Nation would encourage investment in coal and gas to provide power to homes and businesses at a low price, saying it was as it once was. She also criticized federal public sector efficiency and stated that a One Nation government would issue direct implementation directives to civil servants. She compared school-based transgender awareness programs to militant Islam. Hanson pledged to reform the national public broadcaster and proposed imposing a license fee on metropolitan households, while regional broadcasting services would be protected.

Hanson also claimed that small business owners experienced financial strain due to strict industrial regulations. She asserted that federal agencies largely support a transgender ideology. Hanson reported raising $4 million in donations through a campaign targeting Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. She stated that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese lied to secure his election victory, asserting the public was tired of such dishonesty.

A protest banner was placed behind the podium during the event, which stated that Hanson opposed wage increases for workers while securing a $100,000 salary increase for herself. Event staff removed the banner. Hanson has served in Australian federal politics for 30 years. Recent polling data indicates she leads Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in preferred prime minister ratings. One Nation party officials have begun assigning ministerial portfolios. Hanson is considering candidacy for the House of Representatives in the 2028 federal election.

No independent assessment of Pauline Hanson’s claims was available.