Pauline Hanson Confirms Potential Lower House Bid at Next Election

Leader of One Nation Senator Pauline Hanson (C) speaks to the media at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, on Jan. 19, 2026. Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty ImagesOne Nation Leader Pauline Hanson has confirmed she may step down from the Senate and contest a lower house seat at the next federal election.On May 5, the conservative political stalwart confirmed earlier comments from her party’s chief of staff, James Ashby, that she is considering leaving the upper house—a move that, if successful, could open the door to a prime ministerial bid should One Nation win enough seats at the 2028 election.