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Pauline Hanson
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Hanson in 2017
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| Leader of Pauline Hanson's One Nation | |
| Assumed office 29 November 2014 |
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| Deputy | Malcolm Roberts Steve Dickson (2017–19) Brian Burston (2016–18) |
| General Secretary | Rod Miles James Ashby (2014–19) Ian Nelson (2014) |
| Preceded by | Jim Savage |
| In office 11 April 1997 – 27 January 2002 |
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| Deputy | Brian Burston John Fischer (2000–02) |
| National Director | David Ettridge David Oldfield (1997–2000) |
| Preceded by | Party created |
| Succeeded by | John Fischer |
| Senator for Queensland | |
| Assumed office 2 July 2016 |
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| Preceded by | Glenn Lazarus |
| Leader of Pauline Hanson's United Australia Party |
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| In office 24 May 2007 – 31 March 2010 |
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| Deputy | Brian Burston |
| Preceded by | Party created |
| Succeeded by | Party dissolved |
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Oxley |
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| In office 2 March 1996 – 3 October 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Les Scott |
| Succeeded by | Bernie Ripoll |
| Councillor of the City of Ipswich for Division 7 |
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| In office 3 April 1994 – 22 March 1995 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Pisasale |
| Succeeded by | Denise Hanly |
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Pauline Lee Seccombe
27 May 1954 Woolloongabba, Queensland, Australia |
| Political party | One Nation (1997–2002; 2013–present) |
| Other political affiliations |
Independent (before 1996; 1996–1997; 2010–2013) Liberal (1996) Pauline's UAP (2007–2010) |
| Residences | Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia |
| Education | Buranda Girls' School, Coorparoo State School |
| Profession | Politician |
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Pauline Lee Hanson (born 27 May 1954) is an Australian politician. She is the founder and leader of One Nation, a political party known for its focus on Australian national interests. Since 2016, Hanson has represented Queensland in the Australian Senate.
Before entering politics, Hanson owned a fish and chip shop. She began her political journey in 1994 as a member of the Ipswich City Council. In 1996, she was elected to the Parliament of Australia as an independent. She then helped create the One Nation party in 1997.
After losing her seat in 1998, Hanson continued to run in elections. She faced a legal issue in 2003, where she was found guilty of electoral fraud, but this decision was later overturned. She spent 11 weeks in jail before her release. Hanson rejoined One Nation in 2013 and became its leader again. She was elected to the Senate in 2016 and re-elected in 2022.
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Early Life and Career
Pauline Lee Seccombe was born on 27 May 1954 in Woolloongabba, Queensland. She was one of seven children. She attended Buranda Girls' School and Coorparoo State School. Hanson finished her schooling at age 15.
Her parents owned a fish and chip shop in Ipswich, Queensland. Pauline and her siblings worked there from a young age. She helped with preparing food and taking orders. As she got older, she also helped with office tasks like bookkeeping.
In 1980, Pauline married Mark Hanson. They started a construction business together. Pauline managed the office work for the company. After they divorced in 1987, she moved back to Ipswich. She later bought a fish and chip shop with a business partner. This shop was sold when she was elected to Parliament in 1996.
Political Journey
Starting in Politics
Hanson first became a politician in 1994. She won a seat on the Ipswich City Council. She served for 11 months before changes in rules led to her removal.
In 1996, she ran for the House of Representatives seat of Oxley. This area was usually won by the Labor Party. Hanson gained attention for her strong views on government support for Aboriginal Australians. She was removed from the Liberal Party before the election. However, her name was still on the ballot paper as a Liberal candidate.
Hanson won the election and became an independent Member of Parliament. Her victory was a big surprise.
First Speech in Parliament
On 10 September 1996, Hanson gave her first speech in the House of Representatives. This speech was widely discussed in the media. She spoke about Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), family issues, and youth unemployment. She also talked about immigration and multiculturalism. It is a tradition for new MPs to give their first speech without interruptions.
Forming One Nation Party
In February 1997, Hanson, along with David Oldfield and David Ettridge, started the Pauline Hanson's One Nation political party. Many people in rural areas who felt ignored supported her new party. Early polls showed the party gaining popularity.
One Nation's ideas in the late 1990s included reducing immigration. They also wanted to end multiculturalism and focus on Australia's traditional culture. The party called for changes to policies related to Aboriginal people. They also supported protecting Australian industries and limiting foreign investment.
Campaigns and Challenges
After her defeat in the 1998 election, Hanson continued to run for office. She tried for a Senate seat in the 2001 federal election but was not successful. She left the One Nation party in 2002.
In 2003, Hanson faced a legal case. A jury found her guilty of electoral fraud. She was sentenced to three years in prison. However, three judges later overturned this decision. Hanson was released after spending 11 weeks in jail.
After her release, Hanson ran in several more elections. She led a new party called Pauline Hanson's United Australia Party for a while. She also ran as an independent. In 2013, she rejoined One Nation and became its leader again in 2014.
In 2015, she narrowly lost a state election in Queensland. However, she was elected to the Australian Senate in the 2016 federal election. Three other members of her party also won seats. She was re-elected in the 2022 federal election.
Time in the Senate (2016–Present)
Since being elected to the Senate, Hanson has often voted with the government on various issues. In 2017, she wore a burqa in the Senate chamber. She said this was to support a national ban on the garment. This action caused a lot of discussion and criticism.
In 2018, Hanson proposed a motion in the Senate. It was called "It's OK to be white." Most government senators supported it at first. However, it was defeated after opponents called it a racist slogan. The next day, the motion was rejected by everyone present.
In 2019, Hanson campaigned against banning climbing Uluru. This is a sacred site for local Aboriginal people. She was shown climbing the rock on a TV program just before the ban started.
Views on Immigration and Culture
Hanson's views on race, immigration, and different cultures have been widely discussed. In her first speech in Parliament, she spoke about her concerns regarding government policies for Indigenous Australians. Her views also received negative attention in Asian news media.
In 1996, a journalist asked Hanson if she was xenophobic (afraid of foreigners). Hanson replied, "Please explain?" This phrase became very famous in Australia. It was even used as the title for a documentary about her.
Hanson has called for a big reduction in immigration. She has also spoken against multiculturalism. In 2006, she claimed that some immigrants were bringing diseases into Australia. She also stated her opposition to Muslim immigration.
Views on Islam
In 2015, Hanson claimed that Halal certification in Australia was funding terrorism. In her 2016 Senate speech, she said Australia was "in danger of being swamped by Muslims." She called for banning Muslim migration. This led to some senators walking out of the chamber.
After a car attack in Melbourne in 2017, Hanson repeated her call to ban Muslims from entering Australia. She claimed that "all terrorist attacks in this country have been by Muslims." A journalist corrected her on this point.
On 17 August 2017, Hanson wore a burqa in the Australian Senate. She did this to push for a national ban on the clothing. She said it was for "national security" reasons. Many politicians from different parties criticized her action.
Personal Life
Hanson lives in Beaudesert, Queensland. She owns a large property there. During her first time in Parliament, Hanson and her younger children had security guards. Her mail was also checked for safety.
In 2006, Hanson got a real estate licence. She has appeared on several TV shows. These include Dancing with the Stars and Celebrity Apprentice.
Published Books
After she was first elected, Hanson's book Pauline Hanson—the Truth was published. It discussed her views on immigration and Aboriginal issues.
In March 2007, Hanson published her autobiography. It was called Untamed and Unashamed. In 2018, a collection of her speeches was released. It was titled Pauline: In Her Own Words.
In Art
Aboriginal artist Karla Dickens created a collage featuring Hanson. It was called "Clown Nation." This artwork was part of an exhibition in 2020.
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Hanson in March 2007 at the launch of her autobiography Untamed and Unashamed
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