One thing you can always count on from Pauline Hanson is honesty. She says what she thinks, she means what she says, and you never have to second-guess where she stands. So when she joked that she doesn’t want to move to Victoria, many people nodded along—not just as a punchline, but as a sentiment that reflects how a lot of Australians feel.

In fact, plenty of Victorians agree with her… because they’ve already packed up and left.

Victoria is experiencing a record number of residents moving north, with Queensland quickly becoming a preferred destination. Whether it’s lifestyle, safety, affordability, or simply wanting a government that actually listens, the trend is unmistakable: people are voting with their feet.

Many are heading straight to Queensland—the sunshine, the space, the stronger economy, and yes, perhaps even the appeal of Pauline’s straight-talking leadership. Whatever the reason, the migration shift is real, and it says a lot about the mood across the country.

And of course, there’s only one thing slowing them down on the drive north: the potholes.

It’s a humorous jab, but also a reminder of the frustrations people feel with infrastructure, cost-of-living pressures, and the quality of governance in states they’re leaving behind.

When leaders speak honestly—and reflect what people are already feeling—Australians listen. And in this case, many Victorians aren’t just listening. They’re packing the car.