Barnaby Joyce’s Defection Puts Nationals Under Pressure as One Nation Surges - Pauline Hanson's One Nation
Barnaby Joyce’s Defection Puts Nationals Under Pressure as One Nation Surges - Pauline Hanson's One Nation FIRE THE LIAR! DONATE NOW ACTION CENTRE Take Action Get Updates Membership Connect on Social Recruiting Become a Volunteer Become a Candidate NEWS AND EVENTS Latest News Media Gallery Events Calendar Please Explain Animation WHO WE ARE About Us Policies Our Team Branches Achievements Contact Us Candidates Online Shop JOIN DONATE Barnaby Joyce’s Defection Puts Nationals Under Pressure as One Nation Surges One Nation December 08, 2025 Barnaby Joyce’s move to One Nation has sparked speculation about the party’s future leadership, but political analysts say a change at the top is unlikely in the near term.
Despite Joyce’s high profile, One Nation remains firmly associated with Pauline Hanson, whose brand continues to define the party. Senator Hanson will be 74 at the next election, and she intends to recontest her seat. Still, Joyce’s arrival adds a powerful new dynamic.
While some lifelong Nationals voters will be disappointed by his decision, Joyce brings enormous political weight. Tony Abbott once described him as the best retail politician in the country — a reputation that still carries influence across regional Australia. And the timing matters.
Polling shows the Coalition is bleeding votes to the right, with parties like One Nation gaining momentum. Joyce’s defection only intensifies that trend, creating a significant challenge for the Nationals and the Coalition more broadly. As voters shift and alliances realign, Joyce’s move underscores a growing political reality: the right side of Australian politics is changing — and One Nation is positioning itself to lead that change.
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