Policy advisor Rinehart and One Nation’s three million dollar payday

Policy advisor Rinehart and One Nation’s three million dollar payday

From 7am by Solstice Media

June 12, 2026 · 16 min · Episode 1947

About this episode

The episode discusses Pauline Hanson's rising political influence and her connection with billionaire Gina Rinehart amidst a significant fundraising surge for One Nation.

Pauline Hanson has spent decades casting herself as the outsider, the voice of people who feel ignored by the political class.  Now, One Nation is surging in the polls and in donations. On Friday their fundraising site crashed under the weight of more than three million dollars in new money, forcing Labor to treat Hanson less like a fringe dweller and more like a direct threat. But as Hanson’s popularity grows, so does the scrutiny of what sits behind it. This week, she admitted she’s taking policy advice from Australia’s richest person Gina Rinehart, the billionaire mining magnate she describes as a friend and supporter.  Today, contributing editor at The New Daily, Amy Remeikis, on Pauline Hanson’s growing momentum and the billionaire and corporate backing of her outsider politics.    If you enjoy 7am , the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support .   Socials: Stay in touch with us on Instagram Guest: Contributing editor at The New Daily, Amy Remeikis Photo:  AAP Image/Paul Miller See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Guest: Amy Remeikis

Topics covered

  • politics
  • fundraising
  • media scrutiny
  • billionaire influence
  • popularity surge

Keywords

  • Pauline Hanson
  • Gina Rinehart
  • One Nation
  • fundraising
  • political influence
  • media scrutiny
  • Amy Remeikis

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: One Nation, The New Daily, Labor, Solstice Media

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