One Nation unveils Victorian candidates ahead of state election
Protesters gathered outside a One Nation party fundraiser in Victoria, Australia, to demonstrate against leader Pauline Hanson. The event occurred as the party announced its candidates for the upcoming state election.
Why it matters
The event underscores the polarized political climate in Australia and the ongoing public resistance to right-wing populist movements.
— 8:40pm , first published August 3, 2026 — 9:10am
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Share A A A A substantial police presence greeted protesters seeking to express their dissatisfaction with Pauline Hanson at a One Nation party fundraiser, just hours after the party unveiled its upper house candidates for the upcoming Victorian election.
Hanson delivered a speech at Hawthorn East’s Tower Hotel on Monday night. This masthead was unable to gain entry to the fundraiser.
One Nation’s party leader Pauline Hanson arriving at Tower Hotel in Hawthorn East. Joe Armao Police in riot gear were on hand as a large crowd chanting and holding signs demonstrated outside the venue. The hundreds of demonstrators chanted “Nazi scum off our streets” towards the One Nation contingent inside, as well as anger towards Hanson’s billionaire friend Gina Rinehart.
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