Hanson eyes the lower house — the Senate carpet's worn through

The Conversation · Michelle Grattan, Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra · Friday 8 May 2026

Hanson eyes the lower house — the Senate carpet's worn through

Pauline Hanson floats quitting the Senate to run for the House of Representatives, with One Nation talking up its chances in the seat of Farrer.

Hanson's been in the Senate so long the carpet's worn a Pauline-shaped patch. Now she's eyeing Farrer like a prospector who's heard there's gold in the next paddock. The Senate gave her a seat for life and a megaphone. The lower house gives you a marginal and a three-year contract. She'll think about it until someone reminds her what work is.

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