Anthony Albanese versus Pauline Hanson both entered parliament in 1996. Same year. Same starting line. Nearly 30 years later — here’s the comparison.
PAULINE HANSON
Bills originated and passed into law: Zero.
Her COVID vaccination bill failed. Her burqa ban failed — twice. Her immigration plebiscite failed. Her own website lists her achievements as blocking other people’s legislation, forcing inquiries, and leveraging crossbench power.
Senate attendance rate: 53% - and she’s a Senator with no ministerial responsibilities.
ANTHONY ALBANESE
Bills passed into law in three years of government:
✅ 43% emissions reduction target — legislated
✅ 10 days paid domestic violence leave for every Australian worker
✅ Cheaper childcare — subsidy increased from 85% to 90%
✅ Energy price caps on gas and coal
✅ $300 energy bill relief for every household
✅ National Anti-Corruption Commission
✅ Help-to-Buy shared equity housing scheme
✅ Ban on foreign purchases of existing homes
✅ $3 billion in student debt wiped
✅ School funding reform — Gonski fully funded
✅ RBA reformed
✅ Social media ban for under-16s
✅ $22 billion Future Made in Australia manufacturing investment
✅ Wage theft criminalised
✅ Minimum wages up — cumulative $9,000 for lowest paid workers
✅ Two consecutive budget surpluses — first in 15 years
✅ Electric vehicle fringe benefits tax exempted
Parliamentary attendance rate: 83% — as a sitting Prime Minister with international commitments
Same starting line.
Nearly 30 years apart.
One of knows how to govern.
The other knows how to complain.
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