The year began with a fiery debate over Australia Day, sparked by Woolworths’ decision to pull celebratory merchandise—a move Pauline Hanson slammed as corporate overreach into national identity. February brought vindication for essential workers who stood against unlawful vaccine mandates, with the Supreme Court affirming their rights. In March, One Nation championed a plebiscite on immigration numbers, exposing a political elite terrified of public opinion amidst skyrocketing homelessness. By April, the party addressed housing woes with policies to lower immigration and empower Australians to secure affordable housing. May saw a hard-fought victory protecting the Great Artesian Basin from environmental risk, while June exposed systemic fraud in the NDIS, prompting bipartisan reform. Through the year, One Nation upheld free speech, questioned unchecked funding for symbolic reconciliation, defended biological women’s rights, and tackled the housing crisis exacerbated by international student enrolments. December may lack clarity, but the year firmly established One Nation’s commitment to putting Australians first.
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