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The biggest threat to One Nation's fortunes at this stage arguably come from within. The government needs time to make quantifiable changes and at this stage they lack the inclination to do so. Meanwhile, Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts have both made comments that are out of step with the majority of Australians on issues like govt paid maternity leave and abortion. Hanson's broader commentary on paid maternity leave has rested upon a message that could be summed up as "We didnt get it, why should you." Its all very meme Boomer based on the vibe of thing, not the reality of household budgets and housing costs in 2026. In years gone by few would have cared what Hanson's view was on this or any number of other traditionally more minor issues, it would very briefly make the fringes of news coverage then be gone. But with One Nation leading in the polls basing unpopular policy choices on the vibe of the thing or ideological views that Australians do not share, it gives Labor an opening to hit back heavily with One Nation's own commentary. Ultimately at this stage One Nation have the potential to be their own worst enemy, which is no different to Reform or the GOP in recent times.

Question for the men in the group: do you know how to fix a tire? If you got a flat tire, would you fix it yourself or call AAA? (I do not need my tired fixed. I’m doing research.)