Back in Canberra for Parliament’s final stretch, Senator Pauline Hanson has blasted the Albanese government’s attempt to slash 20% off student HECS debts, calling it a blatant vote-buying scheme that punishes everyday taxpayers. She also warned against the proposed under-16 YouTube ban, describing it as misguided nanny-state overreach that ignores real online harms. Hanson expressed frustration with weak leadership on both sides of politics and welcomed One Nation’s two new senators, vowing they’ll bring real-world experience back into the chamber.