Victoria is now facing a real risk of summer blackouts — and the reason is simple: Australia’s political obsession with renewables is putting our energy security in danger.

 

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Barnaby Joyce’s move to One Nation has sparked speculation about the party’s future leadership, but political analysts say a change at the top is unlikely in the near term. Despite Joyce’s high profile, One Nation remains firmly associated with Pauline Hanson, whose brand continues to define the party. Senator Hanson will be 74 at the next election, and she intends to recontest her seat.

 

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The Victorian Government’s approach to bail laws is fundamentally failing to protect the community. What was intended as a measured reform has devolved into a system that appears to prioritise the freedom of the accused over the safety of the public, inadvertently fostering an environment where violent behaviour is met with a disturbing lack of accountability. It's time to admit that the pendulum of justice has swung too far, and the resulting slack is being exploited by those who pose a genuine risk.

A core failing of the current system is the failure to recognise a basic principle of behavioural development: unpunished violence encourages further violence. When young people commit serious, violent acts—assault, armed robbery, carjacking—and are quickly released on bail, the message is clear: violent behaviour is acceptable and consequence-free. This isn't rehabilitation; it's a dangerous lesson in impunity.

As criminologists and psychologists attest, the formative years are critical. If a young person learns that attacking someone with a weapon or terrorising a community carries no immediate, significant consequence—such as detention—they are being actively groomed into becoming more violent adults. They are not deterred; they are emboldened. The criminal justice system's soft touch is acting as an incubator for hardened offenders, sowing the seeds for a future generation of career criminals who view the law as a mere suggestion, not a firm boundary.

The current system appears to be operating on a naive hope that community release will magically turn lives around, even for those with extensive, escalating criminal histories. This approach is demonstrably flawed when dealing with the subset of offenders who are genuinely violent and a clear risk to public safety.

The conversation needs to shift from a broad-strokes application of 'reform' to a focused discussion on risk management. Bail should be a privilege, not a right, for those judged by the courts to be a genuine and immediate risk of repeat offending. It is an absurdity—and a profound disrespect to victims—that an offender with a documented history of escalating violence, or a person accused of a serious, unprovoked attack, can walk free to potentially offend again while awaiting trial.

The community is not asking for an end to bail; we are demanding that the presumption of innocence be balanced by the equally critical presumption of public safety. When a magistrate is presented with evidence demonstrating a high risk of re-offending, particularly involving violence, the only responsible decision is incarceration. Holding such individuals in custody is not punitive; it is preventative. It is the state fulfilling its primary duty: protecting its citizens from harm. The revolving door of bail, where offenders are rearrested for crimes committed while out on bail, is proof that the risk assessment component of the law is dangerously inadequate or, worse, being wilfully ignored.

The government's response to the surge in youth crime, particularly involving weapons, has been a bizarre and costly distraction. The introduction of machete bins is a perfect example of addressing symptoms with ineffectual, expensive window dressing, while ignoring the root cause. Taxpayer money is being funnelled into these tokenistic measures instead of being invested where it could actually make a difference: at the source.

The real issues are complex and require deep, sustained investment: early intervention programs, meaningful youth mentorship, improved mental health services, and genuine diversion programs that address poverty, family breakdown, and educational disengagement. These are the factors that create the despair and opportunity that lead to violence.

Spending precious public funds on temporary, symbolic 'solutions' like metal bins is fiscally irresponsible and strategically weak. It creates the illusion of action without delivering real change. The government must cease this performative policing and re-direct resources to evidence-based strategies that tackle the social determinants of crime and, simultaneously, ensure that the consequences for violent acts are swift, certain, and meaningful.

The current trajectory of Victoria's bail laws is unsustainable. It's time for the government to move past ideological rigidity and restore common sense to the justice system. Protecting the community from violent re-offenders and ensuring that violent acts have genuine, deterrent consequences must become the immediate priority. The safety of Victorians depends on it.

One Nation’s Lee Hanson has delivered a sharp and compelling live interview on Sky News Extra, calling out political hypocrisy, taxpayer waste, and Australia’s exploding migration crisis.

Hanson condemned Labor minister Anika Wells after revelations she spent $1,200 of taxpayer money on a single dinner in Paris, all while Australians struggle through a cost-of-living crisis. She said Australians are fed up with politicians excusing lavish spending by claiming it’s “within the rules.”

Hanson argued that both Parliament and the media must hold MPs accountable for spending and broken promises. She called for an independent body to review political expenses and even suggested penalties for politicians who repeatedly fail to deliver on election commitments.

The interview then shifted to the issue dominating national conversation: mass migration. New poll data revealed 53% of Australians believe immigration numbers are far too high, with 64% supporting a pause until housing shortages are fixed a position One Nation has championed for decades.

Hanson said Australians are finally speaking openly about concerns the major parties have long ignored.

She highlighted One Nation’s policy to cap immigration at 130,000, allowing truly skilled migrants in while protecting services and affordability for Australians.

Her message was direct: Australia must stop treating honest debate as taboo. One Nation is the only party willing to confront the realities of population growth, cost of living, and political accountability.

Lee Hanson made it clear: Australians deserve leaders who spend responsibly, keep their promises, and protect the nation’s future — and that’s exactly what One Nation stands for.

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This Christmas Gala wasn’t just a celebration—it was a statement. A statement that Australians are awake, engaged, and determined to stand up for what’s right. The momentum is building, and nights like this prove that our movement is only getting stronger. To everyone who attended: thank you. Your passion, conviction, and patriotism are what drive us forward. Together, we continue the fight for a united, sovereign, and prosperous Australia. Here’s to an incredible year ahead—and to the patriots who are shaping it!

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Well, it’s official. Former Deputy Prime Minister and former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce has joined Pauline Hanson’s One Nation, marking one of the most significant political realignments in recent years.

The pair took to local radio in Tamworth this morning to make the announcement together, signalling a new partnership that is already being described as a major shift in Australia’s political landscape.

Speaking frankly about his decision, Barnaby Joyce acknowledged that some people may feel hurt by the move. However, he made it clear that his choice was driven by one thing: doing what he believes is best for the nation. He said he wants to be in a place where he can “deliver outcomes” and make a meaningful impact—something he believes One Nation now offers.

Joyce revealed that he and Senator Hanson have known each other for many years and have been discussing the possibility carefully and deliberately. After thoughtful conversations and a clear understanding of shared goals, Joyce accepted Hanson’s offer to join One Nation.

With the announcement behind him, Joyce says his focus now shifts entirely back to the Australian people—delivering results, standing up for communities, and helping shape a political future that puts Australians first.

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Barnaby Joyce has officially joined One Nation, marking one of the most significant political shifts in recent Australian history. Announced by Senator Pauline Hanson in Tamworth, Joyce will continue representing New England under the One Nation banner until the next election, where he will lead the party’s New South Wales Senate ticket.

Senator Hanson said Joyce’s move has been a long time coming. She welcomed his experience, his straight-talking style, and his determination to stand up for farmers and regional Australians. According to Hanson, Joyce strengthens One Nation’s growing influence in Parliament and reflects the frustration many voters feel toward the major parties.

Hanson noted that One Nation’s support is rising across the country as more Australians seek leadership on issues that affect their daily lives—scrapping net zero, addressing record immigration levels, and tackling the soaring cost of living. She said Australians know exactly where she stands, and in recent weeks Joyce has made his own position just as clear.

The announcement comes shortly after One Nation released its new energy policy, which commits to dismantling net zero, withdrawing from the Paris Agreement, and lowering power bills—key factors in Joyce’s decision to join.

Hanson said she looks forward to working with Joyce to expose and oppose the Albanese Government’s agenda: “We won’t stop fighting to end mass immigration, dismantle net zero, and lower the cost of living. We won’t stop fighting for Australians who want their country back.”

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Today's Adelaide Advertiser has published a cracking opinion piece by Caleb Bond, laying out something so glaring that only a Labor minister could miss it. Bond’s column spells out a simple economic fact. When governments hike taxes beyond reason, they don’t magically create virtue. They drive ordinary people straight into black markets. High taxes kill economies. High taxes breed corruption. Every economist worth their salt knows it, One Nation has said it for years, and now the evidence is quite literally burning down tobacconists across the country.

Yet, according to Bond's view, Environment Minister Murray Watt still can’t see the connection. Or worse, refuses to.

Bond recounted an exchange at this week’s Senate Estimates discussing illicit tobacco. One Nation’s Senator Malcolm Roberts asked the minister the most basic economic question imaginable: isn’t the government’s sky-high tobacco tax the reason law-abiding Aussies are pushed toward illegal cigarettes that cost a third of the legal price?

Senator Roberts asked a fair, obvious question. Minister Watt, with a straight face, said “No.”

Not only “No,” but he said “there’s absolutely no evidence” for it.

This, despite the Australian Border Force and industry data showing the illicit tobacco market already accounts for around 50 percent of cigarette sales, with projections hitting 80 percent next year. If that doesn’t scream cause and effect, nothing will.

Our streets are now dotted with dodgy tobacconists. Crime gangs are firebombing shops. Innocent people have been killed. Insurance premiums are exploding for shops and homes near tobacconists. All while Labor insists none of this has anything to do with the punishing taxes they keep piling onto smokers.

Bond put it plainly. The idea that ordinary Australians buying ten or fifteen-dollar illegal smokes instead of fifty-dollar legal packs has nothing to do with tax is so ridiculous that, as he joked, even a seven-year-old wouldn’t fall for it.

Labor’s position isn’t just wrong. It’s silly. It’s wilfully blind. And it’s dangerous.

One Nation is the only party in that room telling the truth. Excessive taxation flips an economy on its head. It drives markets underground. It rewards criminals, punishes honest people and destroys small business. It’s basic economics, and the Adelaide Advertiser has now spelled it out for everyone.

The real question is why the Albanese Government keeps pretending not to understand what the rest of the country can see so clearly.

As Caleb Bond writes, if Minister Watt has an explanation for this explosion in illegal tobacco that doesn’t involve tax, we’d all love to hear it. Because right now, the only thing more dangerous than Australia’s illicit tobacco market is a government too stubborn to admit it created the problem in the first place.

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One Nation Chief of Staff James Ashby has delivered a powerful interview on Sky News Credlin, exposing shocking failures in Labor’s energy policy, rising housing costs, and the growing national shift toward Pauline Hanson’s One Nation.

James Ashby slammed the discovery of asbestos inside Chinese-made wind turbines at Queensland’s Clark Creek Wind Farm  the third asbestos incident linked to the renewable rollout. He warned that the “green dream” is being protected at all costs, even when it puts Australian workers in danger.

He demanded that Australia stop accepting Chinese certificates claiming turbines are asbestos-free and instead impose strict inspections at our ports. With over 600 similar turbines across the country, Ashby warned the risk could be widespread.

The interview also highlighted the housing crisis and runaway costs of living, with Ashby blasting Labor and The Greens for wasting taxpayer money while ordinary families struggle. The Greens’ new $1.6 million plush party room more expensive than an average Australian home was held up as yet another example of misplaced priorities.

Ashby noted that Australians are waking up. One Nation’s polling has jumped to 18% nationally, and among Gen-X men, one in four now back One Nation. Membership has tripled since the last election, with Victoria emerging as a major growth state.

From hazardous wind turbines to the soaring cost of living, James Ashby made it clear:
Australians want accountability, safety, and leaders who put the country first and that’s why One Nation’s momentum keeps building.

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