One Nation Changes How They Talk to the Public

May 13, 2026, 05:58
AustraliaPolitics

Introduction

Pauline Hanson is the leader of One Nation. She had a meeting with reporters in Canberra. She introduced a new member of parliament, David Farley.

Main Body

One Nation won a new seat in a recent election. Now, more reporters want to ask them questions. Pauline Hanson wants to control what the party says. She answered many questions for other people during the meeting. Ms. Hanson talked about Senator Malcolm Roberts. She said he does not think the Bondi attack was a lie. She also answered questions about David Farley. She said the party does not like violence or bullying. Ms. Hanson talked about people moving to the country. She said the party is not against all immigrants. She wants to limit the number of people. She wants 130,000 people to arrive each year.

Conclusion

The party wants to look more professional. Ms. Hanson is now checking everything the party says.

Learning

šŸ’” The Power of "WANT"

In this text, we see a very useful pattern for A2 students. When you want to describe a goal or a desire, use: Want + to + [Action Word]

Examples from the text:

  • Want to control ā†’ (Goal: Control)
  • Want to limit ā†’ (Goal: Limit)
  • Want to look ā†’ (Goal: Appearance)

Quick Rule: Don't say "I want control" (unless it is a thing). If it is an action, always add 'to'.

Comparison: āŒ She wants limit (Wrong) āœ… She wants to limit (Right)

Vocabulary Boost: 'Against' Notice the phrase: "not against all immigrants."

Against = opposite of For.

  • For ā†’ šŸ‘
  • Against ā†’ šŸ‘Ž

Vocabulary Learning

leader (n.)
a person who leads or commands
Example:Pauline Hanson is the leader of One Nation.
meeting (n.)
a gathering of people to talk about something
Example:She had a meeting with reporters in Canberra.
reporter (n.)
a person who writes news
Example:The reporters asked many questions.
election (n.)
a process where people choose leaders
Example:One Nation won a seat in a recent election.
question (n.)
a sentence asking for information
Example:The reporters wanted to ask them questions.
control (v.)
to have power over something
Example:Pauline Hanson wants to control what the party says.
violence (n.)
the use of force to hurt people
Example:The party does not like violence or bullying.
immigrant (n.)
a person who moves to another country
Example:The party is not against all immigrants.
limit (v.)
to set a maximum amount
Example:She wants to limit the number of people.
arrive (v.)
to reach a place
Example:She wants 130,000 people to arrive each year.