Pauline Hanson’s One Nation support drops amid policy backlash in July 2026
Consensus Summary
Support for Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party dropped for the first time in four months, falling from 29% in June to 26% in July, while the Coalition gained 3 points to 23%. A poll of 2,252 people conducted between July 6 and 11 showed Hanson’s preferred prime minister support plummeted by 8 points to 25%, while Anthony Albanese’s support rose to 33% and Angus Taylor’s increased to 21%. Key demographic shifts, particularly among immigrants and women, contributed to the decline, with Hanson’s controversial policies on multiculturalism, abortion, and media institutions drawing criticism. Despite some support for her views on immigration, NDIS priorities, and poverty, her ‘monocultural’ Australia proposal and calls to make sacking easier were widely opposed. The Coalition, though gaining primary support, remains behind Labor on trust, communication, and unity. Analysts noted the ‘varnish’ had worn off Hanson’s appeal, revealing underlying policy contradictions.
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Key details reported by multiple sources:
- One Nation support fell from 29% in June to 26% in July, while Coalition support rose from 20% to 23% in the same period.
- Labor support remained steady at 28% in July, unchanged from June, while Greens support was unchanged at 12%.
- Anthony Albanese was preferred prime minister among 33% of respondents in July, a 4-point increase from June.
- Angus Taylor’s preferred prime minister support rose to 21% in July, a 5-point increase from June.
- Pauline Hanson’s preferred prime minister support dropped by 8 points to 25% in July.
- Hanson’s likeability rating fell from 14 points in June to 3 points in July.
- Support for Hanson leading One Nation to victory at the next federal election dropped from 28% in June to 19% in July.
- Expectations of Albanese remaining in power rose from 34% in June to 35% in July.
- 53% of respondents agreed with Hanson’s claim that Australia’s immigration settings were wrong.
- 72% of respondents supported Hanson’s concerns about the priorities of the NDIS.
- 73% of respondents agreed that poverty was a serious problem needing government action.
- 39% disagreed with Hanson’s view that Australia would be better off as a ‘monocultural’ nation, while 33% supported it.
- 32% of respondents supported Hanson’s argument that it should be easier to sack people, while 36% opposed it.
- The Coalition remains ranked below Albanese and the government on measures of communication, unity, honesty, and trustworthiness.
- The two largest demographic losses for Hanson were among immigrants and females.
Points of Difference
Details reported by only one source:
- Barnaby Joyce’s support slipped from +1 to -2 points in the poll.
- Hanson’s performance rating was highest at 45% in the poll, though her likeability collapsed.
- Albanese’s performance rating was 39%, his best since December 2025.
- Taylor’s performance rating rose to 41%, a 3-point increase from June.
Contradictions
Conflicting information between sources:
- The articles do not contain any contradictions regarding verifiable facts.
Source Articles
The varnish has come off: Support slips for Hanson
Support for Pauline Hanson and One Nation has soared this year. But there are signs some of her key messages are starting to turn off voters.
The varnish has come off: Support slips for Hanson
Support for Pauline Hanson and One Nation has soared this year. But there are signs some of her key messages are starting to turn off voters.