One Nation's Support Slips as Women and Immigrants Turn Against Hanson

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A Resolve Political Monitor poll shows support for One Nation has slipped three points in July to 26 per cent while support for the Coalition has risen by the same amount to 23 per cent. Labor support was steady at 28 per cent while the Greens were unchanged at 12 per cent. The poll of 2252 people taken between July 6 and 11 suggests a shift away from Hanson among key demographics, including women, immigrants, and those in full employment.

The two largest losses for Hanson are among immigrants and females, and suggest her comments in areas like multiculturalism and abortion have shown One Nation to be the party of old after all. Mutton dressed as mutton, in policy terms. The one-time popularity of Hanson's party had reached a high of 29 per cent in June.

Hanson delivered her first speech to the National Press Club and outlined policies including her support for an Australian 'monoculture'. Key metrics of her personal standing also slipped in the poll. Anthony Albanese was preferred prime minister among 33 per cent of those surveyed, a four-point lift, while the figure increased by five points for Angus Taylor, who hit 21 per cent. Hanson's support tumbled by eight points to 25 per cent.

But the One Nation leader suffered a steep fall in her likeability rating, which reached 14 points in June. It fell to three points in July, while support for One Nation (from 16 to eight points) and Barnaby Joyce (plus one point to minus two) also slipped. Expectations of a One Nation government have slumped to 19 per cent while 35 per cent expect Albanese to remain in The Lodge.

The support for Hanson's claim that many young workers were lazy was higher than expected, with half agreeing with her view. However, 39 per cent disagreed with her view that Australia would be better off if it was 'monocultural'. Her attacks on the SBS, ABC, and the United Nations were backed by only a minority of respondents.

Pressed on Hanson's monoculture plan, Joyce linked the issue to the Incan empire of pre-Columbus South America. You're multi-ethnicity, you're multi-religion, there's a whole range of that, but to be in Australia, you have to come to the point of an Australian culture, and I stick to that, he told Sky News.

Education Minister Jason Clare said One Nation and the Coalition were in denial about the strength of multiculturalism and its important role in Australia. Australia's a bit like a fruit salad, he said. We all like apples and oranges and bananas, but they're better when they're all together. And that's Australia. We're not all the same, but we all get on and work together.

One aspect that has gained traction among Hanson's supporters is her argument that the nation's immigration settings were wrong. A whopping 53 per cent supported her claim that the nation's immigration settings were wrong.

The Coalition's Rise

While Labor still leads on a two-party-preferred basis, the Coalition has gained ground. Support for the Coalition rose by three points in July to 23 per cent. This shift suggests a growing discontent with the One Nation party among certain demographics.

The Multicultural Debate

The debate around multiculturalism has become a contentious issue in Australian politics. Hanson's views on the matter have been met with significant backlash from the public and the media. However, it appears that her stance on immigration settings has resonated with some voters.

Australian Identity

The concept of an Australian culture has become a central theme in the discussion around multiculturalism. Joyce's comparison of Australia to a fruit salad, where everyone works together despite their differences, highlights the importance of diversity in the country.

The Economy

One aspect that has gained traction among Hanson's supporters is her argument that the nation's immigration settings were wrong. A whopping 53 per cent supported her claim that the nation's immigration settings were wrong. This suggests that the economy is a key concern for many voters.

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You're multi-ethnicity, you're multi-religion, there's a whole range of that, but to be in Australia, you have to come to the point of an Australian culture, and I stick to that,

• Barnaby Joyce