Pauline Hanson has fiercely criticised Anthony Albanese, calling him 'the worst Prime Minister this country has ever had' after he described One Nation's surge in support as a 'worry'. Albanese expressed concern about One Nation's appeal to grievance and its divisive nature, following a Newspoll showing the party's primary vote rising to 22 percent, outpolling one of the major parties for the first time in Australian history.

Hanson dismissed Albanese's comments, accusing him of hypocrisy and vowing to see him removed as Prime Minister at the next election. She cited his failed Indigenous Voice to Parliament initiative and alleged lack of action on antisemitism and radical Islam as evidence of poor leadership. Hanson also criticised politicians for ignoring the concerns of ordinary Australians and pushing self-interested, globalist agendas.

The One Nation leader further attacked Opposition Leader Sussan Ley for negotiating with Labor over proposed hate-speech laws, calling her 'pathetic' and warning that the legislation could threaten freedom of expression. The bill, which targets hate organisations, is set to be introduced to Parliament on Tuesday.