Question Time AU

General Debate

Coalition, Pauline Hanson's One Nation

House of Representatives · Tuesday 2 June 2026

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At a glance

Justine Elliot addressed the decline of the National Party's traditional values and its increasing alignment with Pauline Hanson's One Nation. She argued that One Nation consistently votes against workplace protections, citing specific legislative defeats on issues such as the right to disconnect and industrial manslaughter. Elliot claimed the Coalition is adopting divisive rhetoric and strategies similar to One Nation rather than focusing on economic issues. She contrasted this with the Labor government's record on workers' rights and cost-of-living measures. The debate concluded with Elliot asserting that Labor remains the only party consistently supporting working Australians.

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How the debate unfolded

Opened the debate

Justine Elliot (Richmond) (Australian Labor Party) ALP

Elliot argued that the National Party had abandoned its historical conservative values to chase votes from One Nation. Elliot contended that One Nation's voting record consistently undermines workers' rights, workplace safety, and fair wages, despite portraying itself as a party for battlers. Elliot listed specific legislation opposed by One Nation, including measures on the right to disconnect, same job same pay, and industrial manslaughter. Elliot asserted that the Coalition was imitating One Nation's divisive rhetoric and culture-war strategies instead of addressing practical economic concerns. Elliot maintained that the Labor government remained focused on delivering for Australians through tax reform, housing affordability, and strengthened Medicare.