Pages tagged "House of Representatives"

  • Australia deserves better. I served to protect this country—and now I’m standing up again to help fix it.

    Jordan Potter is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for Bass in Tasmania. A 20-year veteran of the Royal Australian Air Force, Jordan proudly served his country on the P-3C Orion aircraft, including overseas deployments in both combat and training environments. His career was cut short by injury, but his commitment to protecting Australians never wavered.

    Now, as a husband and father of two, Jordan is stepping forward to serve again, this time in the fight for Australia’s future. He’s seen firsthand how government mismanagement and destructive policies have eroded our national pride, weakened our economy and failed working families. He believes Australians deserve better.

    Jordan brings discipline, leadership and a strong sense of duty to the campaign. He’s passionate about restoring integrity in politics, strengthening national security and delivering practical policies that put Australians first.

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  • We need to challenge the major parties and bring back Aussie values. I’m proud to stand with Pauline Hanson and fight for our future.

    Cathy Griggs is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for Clark in Tasmania. A proud local with deep roots in the Huon Valley, Cathy comes from a pioneering family and brings decades of experience as a small business owner, employee and community advocate. Her life experience, resilience and logical, proactive mindset make her a passionate voice for everyday Tasmanians.

    Cathy believes Australia is at a crossroads and that it’s time to challenge the major parties and stand up for our freedom, values and democracy. She’s running because Tasmania deserves a strong voice in the national conversation, one that won’t be silenced by the media or intimidated by political correctness.

    Cathy is especially concerned about the erosion of Australian culture, the overreach of government and the lack of meaningful support for small businesses and self-employed Australians. She stands with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation because the party has the courage to call out the truth and fight for those who’ve been left behind.

    She may not be a career politician, but Cathy is ready to roll up her sleeves and be a visible, reliable presence for One Nation on the ground in Tasmania. Her commitment to common sense, fairness and freedom is unwavering.

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  • I’ve backed Pauline and One Nation for 25 years. Now I’m stepping up again to help get Australia back on track.

    Colin Hughes is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for Lyne in New South Wales. A loyal supporter of the party for more than 25 years, Colin has never voted for another party in his life. He previously ran as the One Nation candidate for Whitlam in the 2022 Federal Election, receiving over 7,500 votes, and is now bringing that dedication and experience to the seat of Lyne.

    Colin has served the party faithfully in multiple roles—he was President of the Wallsend branch, Treasurer of the Newcastle branch, and even worked as Pauline Hanson’s bodyguard during the Newcastle by-election. His deep roots in the party and unwavering loyalty are matched by his passion to see Australia return to a country governed by common sense, national pride, and strong leadership.

    Born in Forbes and now living in Wingham, Colin is a straight-talking, no-nonsense bloke who understands the importance of restoring trust in politics. He believes that previous governments have let the country down, leading to declining living standards, loss of national identity, and growing frustration in the regions.

    A former member of the Early Risers Toastmasters Club, Colin is no stranger to public speaking and connecting with everyday Australians. He’s focused on rebuilding our economy, securing Australia's borders, ending wasteful spending, and putting everyday Australians first—especially those in regional communities who have been ignored for far too long.

    Colin Hughes is stepping up to be a strong voice for Lyne—one that echoes the values of hard work, self-reliance, and Aussie pride.

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  • I believe in standing up for the hardworking Australians who feel ignored. It’s time to put locals first—on jobs, housing, and the future of our country.

    Trevor Mayes is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for Bullwinkel in Western Australia. A long-time finance specialist and local advocate, Trevor is deeply connected to his community and passionate about protecting Australian values.

    Raised in Mt Lawley and now based in Bushmead, Trevor has played an active role in preserving the local environment and engaging with the City of Swan to stop disruptive developments, including successfully opposing the Midland railway realignment. He regularly participates in bushland cleanups, champions infrastructure concerns and attends community events to ensure the voices of everyday residents are heard.

    With over 30 years of experience in the finance sector, Trevor has helped hundreds of Australians secure their homes and manage their financial future. He understands the pressure of rising living costs and is fighting to ensure Western Australians get a fair go. He’s passionate about reducing immigration, securing affordable housing, limiting foreign ownership of Australian land and assets and supporting small businesses and Australian-made manufacturing.

    “I’m standing for the everyday Aussie who feels ignored. One Nation is the only party committed to putting our people and our communities first.”

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  • I’m standing with One Nation to help restore common sense and give everyday Australians a real voice again.

    Colin Seabrook is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for Corangamite, Victoria. With decades of life experience, business leadership and a firm belief in Australia's conservative foundations, Colin brings a strong and principled voice to the national conversation. As a former Liberal voter who became disillusioned with the party’s direction, Colin has found a new political home in One Nation—drawn by its commitment to Australian sovereignty, fair immigration, and traditional values.

    A lifelong small business owner, Colin has run successful mechanical and equipment leasing operations in Melton West for over 30 years. He’s no stranger to standing up to bureaucracy either—having taken the City of Melton to VCAT and IBAC for what he believed was a breach of building regulations, proving his determination to hold government bodies accountable.

    Colin is passionate about reversing the damage inflicted by the Labor Party’s divisive and impractical policies. He strongly supports banning puberty blockers in schools, cracking down on immigration rorts, ending foreign ownership of Australian homes, and reintroducing accountability measures in government contracting. He’s also committed to law and order, calling for consecutive sentencing for serious violent offenders and major fraud cases.

    His political involvement spans decades, having previously volunteered in campaigns across the country. Now, he’s stepping up to be the candidate himself, driven by a belief that One Nation is the last real defence against the radical left agenda.

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  • Our country is headed in the wrong direction. It’s time to stop the woke agenda and put Australian families first.

    Matthew Katselis is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for Hawke in Victoria. A proud Australian born and raised in Melbourne’s outer western suburbs, Matthew represents a new generation of passionate, common-sense leaders who aren’t afraid to stand up to the woke agenda and speak the truth.

    With a strong belief in freedom, fairness and traditional Australian values, Matthew is committed to defending the rights of everyday Australians. He’s seen the decline caused by Labor and Liberal governments firsthand and believes now is the time to push back against out-of-touch elites and globalist influence.

    Matthew supports policies that keep housing affordable, cut the cost of living and protect families and children from harmful ideologies. His straight-talking approach resonates with working Australians who feel ignored by the political class.

    When he’s not working full-time in warehouse logistics, Matthew coaches local soccer teams and volunteers in the community. He’s a strong believer in discipline, hard work and creating opportunity for young Australians.

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  • I’m running to protect Australian families from extremism, defend our freedoms, and restore safety and sanity to our communities.

    Emma Hicks is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for Farrer, bringing a fearless voice and a deep commitment to protecting Australia’s safety, sovereignty and national values. With experience as a youth support worker, church volunteer and former SRE (Special Religious Education) teacher, Emma understands the importance of moral leadership, family values and putting Australians first, especially in regional communities like Farrer.

    Born in Melbourne and now based in Springdale Heights, Emma has seen firsthand the social and economic pressures impacting her community: a growing homelessness crisis, skyrocketing rental prices, under-resourced hospitals and attacks on religious freedoms. She is passionate about reforming immigration policy, restoring community safety and defending the rights of everyday Australians to speak freely and live securely.

    Emma is particularly focused on national security and wants to see changes to the Constitution that would allow Australian citizenship to be stripped from those who commit or threaten acts of terrorism. “Enough is enough,” she says. “We must protect our future from extremist ideologies and ensure that Australia remains a safe, free and cohesive society.

    With firsthand experience of bullying and injustice in the workplace, Emma knows what it’s like to stand up against a powerful systemand she’s not afraid to do it again in Canberra. She is also a strong advocate for keeping SRE (Scripture) in schools, believing it provides students with a positive moral foundation and freedom of choice in education.

    Emma supports One Nation’s tough stance on immigration, national security and restoring services in regional Australia. She is running for the seat of Farrer to be a strong voice for families, communities and the Christian values that have shaped this nation.

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  • I ran in the state election to make a difference and I’m not done yet. It’s time to reduce immigration, lower the cost of living and protect Aussie values.

    John Burton is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for Pearce, building on the strong result he achieved in the recent state election. As a small business owner and building inspector, John understands the daily struggles facing everyday Australians rising costs, red tape and policies that punish hard work.

    John has lived in Kinross for nearly a decade and proudly calls Western Australia home. He knows what it means to contribute, adapt and stand up for the values that make Australia great. John believes in Australia-first policies supporting lower power bills, affordable housing, reduced immigration and ending stamp duty to give working families a fair go.

    With a track record of getting involved and standing up for what he believes in, John is stepping up again, this time federally, to fight the growing influence of political correctness and push back against woke ideologies taking over common-sense governance.

    I’ve run before and I’ll run again, because our country is worth it,” John says.

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  • I want to help make Australia great again—by backing farmers, reducing the cost of living, and putting Australians first.

    Michael Halley is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for Swan in Western Australia. A proud family man with deep roots in farming and industry, Michael is driven by a commitment to fairness, self-reliance and restoring the Australian way of life. He brings a practical, no-nonsense approach to politics, shaped by years of hands-on experience as a machine operator and a strong belief in giving everyday Australians a fair go.

    Michael is focused on tackling the soaring cost of living. He supports removing GST on new homes, scrapping stamp duty on investments, abolishing alcohol taxes, and reducing power and fuel prices, policies that aim to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking Australians. He also wants to address homelessness by ensuring struggling Australians are prioritised before new migrants and is a strong supporter of investing in nuclear energy to secure our future.

    Raised with farming values and a firm but fair attitude, Michael believes all Australians should be treated equally under the law. That includes winding back divisive Aboriginal Cultural Heritage legislation, which he sees as creating inequality rather than reconciliation.

    When he’s not working or volunteering in the community, Michael enjoys camping with his wife, kids and grandkids. He’s passionate about listening to locals, hearing their concerns and being a strong voice in Parliament for those who feel left behind.

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  • We need real solutions, not spin. I’ll fight for the people of Hughes—to lower costs, protect our freedoms, and bring back Australian jobs.

    Deborah Swinbourn is Pauline Hanson’s One Nation candidate for the federal seat of Hughes. A sixth-generation Australian, Deborah has lived in the electorate for over 23 years. With more than 30 years of experience in the Information Technology sector, she brings a wealth of practical knowledge and real-world problem-solving to the political arena.

    Deborah is the youngest of nine children from a working-class background and a proud mother. She understands the challenges facing families today particularly the rising cost of living, housing affordability and energy prices. Having previously run as an Independent in the 2024 NSW State Election for Holsworthy, she’s already a recognised voice in the community and is passionate about delivering real outcomes for Australians.

    Deborah believes Australia must pause mass migration until housing, hospitals and essential services can cope. She’s seen firsthand how unchecked immigration has contributed to housing shortages, strained infrastructure and placed increasing pressure on local communities.

    She is also a strong supporter of energy reform. Deborah backs affordable, reliable coal and gas power and opposes net-zero targets that she says are driving up power prices and making life harder for families and small businesses.

    It’s unacceptable that people in a country as resource-rich as Australia are struggling to afford electricity, food and housing. We need change and we need it now.

    Deborah also believes in rebuilding Australian manufacturing, securing supply chains and prioritising Australian workers for Australian jobs. She supports policies that will create apprenticeships and long-term employment opportunities, particularly in local industries.

    A firm believer in individual freedoms, Deborah opposes government overreach and mandates that infringe on personal choice. She stands proudly for national sovereignty, family values and practical, common-sense governance.

    With deep roots in Hughes and a strong commitment to her community, Deborah is ready to be a strong voice in Parliament for the everyday Australians who are too often ignored by the major parties.

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