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One Nation leader Pauline Hanson CHANGES the name of her party: 'Defining moment for the movement' Pauline Hanson removes name from One Nation title READ MORE: Support for Pauline Hanson nearly DOUBLES in less than a year By CAITLIN POWELL - NEWS REPORTER Published: 20:44 GMT, 27 October 2025 | Updated: 21:01 GMT, 27 October 2025 Senator Pauline Hanson has officially changed the name of her party in an effort to connect with 'ordinary Australians'. Previously called 'Pauline Hanson's One Nation', the Queensland senator's name has now been removed from the title, leaving it as simply 'One Nation'. In a statement released on Monday, the party claimed the minor alteration was part of a 'renewed focus' on putting Australia - and Australians - first. 'The decision marks a defining moment for the movement, reaffirming its identity as a voice for ordinary Australians who value fairness, sovereignty, and unity,' a party statement sad on Monday. 'The rebranding reinforces One Nation's commitment to restoring trust in politics, protecting Australian values, and continuing the fight for everyday Australians across every state and territory. 'With this announcement, Senator Pauline Hanson is once again reminding the country that One Nation stands stronger than ever: one voice, one people, one nation.' It comes as support for Hanson's party, which has four senators in government, has nearly doubled in less than a year. Newspoll, which surveyed 1,264 voters between September 29 and October 2, found the primary vote for One Nation had risen to 11 per cent earlier this month. Senator Pauline Hanson (pictured) has officially change the name of her party The rise was almost double the party's performance at the May 3 election and surged to its highest level of support since 2017. One Nation's change of name also comes as rumours have circulated over whether former Nationals leader Barnaby Joyce could be tipped to contest a Senate spot for One Nation and eventually succeed Pauline Hanson as the party's leader. Joyce announced on October 18 that he will not contest his federal seat of New England at the next election - less than six months after he was re-elected, citing an irreparably broken relationship with the party leadership. In an interview with Sunrise host Nat Barr following his announcement, he was asked whether he intends to lead One Nation. 'Has Pauline Hanson tapped you on the shoulder to lead One Nation?' Barr asked. 'No! You amaze me. I spoke to Pauline maybe one-and-a-half months ago briefly,' Joyce said. 'I did ring her last night because seeing they are talking about us or, we may as well speak to each other rather than through the media. 'Said g'day and there was nothing locked-in, nothing. I've gone from not even in a matter of minutes, resigned from the Nationals, joined One Nation which I haven't done, and then leading One Nation.' Newspoll, which surveyed 1,264 voters between September 29 and October 2, found the primary vote for One Nation had risen to 11 per cent earlier this month The One Nation Party was founded by Senator Pauline Hanson alongside David Ettridge and David Oldfield (Pictured, Pauline Hanson (R) and David Oldfield (L) in Ipswich) Only days before his announcement, Joyce had spoken to Seven's Sunrise about why some conservative voters appeared to be abandoning the Coalition for One Nation. The former Nationals leader said it was part of a global phenomenon. 'This is what you are seeing around the world with Nigel Farage in England, Marine Le Pen in France ... the Republicans,' he said. 'But the Labor Party shouldn't get too carried away.' Hanson has previously said Joyce's decision to quit the Nationals reflected a broader trend away from the country's major political parties. 'There's a movement that's happening in Australia,' she told reporters at a press conference on October 18. 'The general feeling I'm getting is people are fed up with the major political parties, they're not delivering what they want.' The One Nation Party was founded by Hanson alongside David Ettridge and David Oldfield in 1997. Hanson and Ettridge were then jailed in August 2003 after they were found guilty of fraudulently registering One Nation in the District Court of Queensland. The pair were eventually acquitted and their convictions were overturned two and a half months later in the Court of Appeal. Share or comment on this article: One Nation leader Pauline Hanson CHANGES the name of her party: 'Defining moment for the movement' Add comment
