Betrayed Hanson voters urged to join United Australia Party

Clive Palmer today accused One Nation leader Pauline Hanson of selling out for failing to vote against the Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2025.

“On one hand she talks about standing up for freedom of speech, on the other hand Senator Hanson and fellow Queensland One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts show a complete turnaround by abstaining to vote on this bill,” Mr Palmer said.

“It is a shame that in the twilight of her political career, Pauline Hanson has sold out,” he said.

Mr Palmer said courage was a rare thing in politics, and that One Nation supporters had every reason to feel betrayed.

“Pauline Hanson and One Nation have demonstrated that words are cheap at a time when action is what is needed in Australia right now.”

Mr Palmer said the United Australia Party had a clear track record of action, highlighted by its leadership on COVID vaccinations and protecting human rights.

Mr Palmer set a worldwide precedent after funding a successful challenge to Queensland’s vaccination mandates imposed on police and ambulance workers. The state’s Supreme Court found the workers were unlawfully directed to receive vaccines or face termination of employment.

The Queensland Supreme Court’s ruled that COVID-19 mandates breached the human rights laws of frontline workers.

“The United Australia Party will field strong Senate candidates in the upcoming Federal Election. Our party is dedicated to protecting free speech,” he said.

“I am inviting all One Nation members who rightly feel betrayed by their leader, to join the United Australia Party. Together, through action, we can make a difference,” Mr Palmer said.