Some migrants open to voting for One Nation if Pauline Hanson passes important test
Some culturally diverse Australians, including migrants from India, are expressing support for the right-wing One Nation party. These voters cite concerns over migration levels, cost of living, and dissatisfaction with major political parties as primary drivers for their shift in allegiance.
Why it matters
The shift in support among migrant communities challenges traditional assumptions about voting patterns and the appeal of nationalist political platforms in Australia.
Melbourne business owner Charanjit Singh with One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. ( Supplied: Charanjit Singh )
Link copied Share Share article Charanjit Singh believes One Nation deserves a chance to govern Australia.
The Melbourne-based business owner supports its promise to cut net overseas migration, which he believes would relieve pressure on the cost of living, infrastructure and public services.
"With the two major parties, they tried everything. They tried all their cards," he said.
Mr Singh, an Australian citizen who migrated from India more than 20 years ago, first became interested in One Nation because he supported its opposition to vaccine mandates during the COVID pandemic.
While he has previously voted Labor, he is now a member of the One Nation party and attends its events.
"I was not their supporter from day one. But then I said, 'OK, let's go watch [a One Nation event],'" he said.
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