Protests, clashes and grievance politics: Pauline at the Press Club
Jun 18, 2026 •
For three decades, Pauline Hanson has built a career on grievance.
In all that time she hasn’t fronted to the bastion of political journalism, the national press club. That was until yesterday where she appeared for the first time.
In a long address she laid out how she aims to turn her politics of grievance into policy; targeting immigration, the ABC, multiculturalism, renewable energy, transgender rights and journalists.
It was a performance that will play to her base and one that helps explain her rise in the polls. But she also gave her opponents a clearer picture of what they’re running against and what to target in the two years until the next election.
Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on Pauline Hanson’s big moment, and the fight now coming for One Nation.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Protests, clashes and grievance politics: Pauline at the Press Club
1952 • Jun 18, 2026
Protests, clashes and grievance politics: Pauline at the Press Club
For three decades, Pauline Hanson has built a career on grievance.
In all that time she hasn’t fronted to the bastion of political journalism, the national press club. That was until yesterday where she appeared for the first time.
In a long address she laid out how she aims to turn her politics of grievance into policy; targeting immigration, the ABC, multiculturalism, renewable energy, transgender rights and journalists.
It was a performance that will play to her base and one that helps explain her rise in the polls. But she also gave her opponents a clearer picture of what they’re running against and what to target in the two years until the next election.
Today, press gallery journalist Karen Middleton, on Pauline Hanson’s big moment, and the fight now coming for One Nation.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: Press gallery journalist Karen Middleton
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