One Nation's surge in the polls comes with scrutiny

"My view on issues is based on common sense, and my experience as a mother of four children, as a sole parent, and as a businesswoman running a fish and chip shop." – Pauline Hanson

As support for Pauline Hanson and One Nation grows, debate around the party's influence on Australian politics is intensifying. Known for its ultranationalist, right-wing populist and socially conservative policies, One Nation has remained one of Australia's most polarising political movements for decades. Supporters argue Hanson raises issues they believe the major parties ignore. Critics, however, point to years of rhetoric directed at Indigenous Australians, multicultural communities and LGBTQIA+ groups, arguing it has contributed to division and discrimination.

Her recent National Press Club comments linking Australia's housing crisis to immigration sparked widespread criticism from economists and migrant advocacy groups, who say the key drivers are housing supply, affordability, wages and the rising cost of living.

Is One Nation building lasting momentum, or is this another cycle in Australia's changing political landscape?

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Orchestrating a Cultural Renaissance

"Leaders need to be clear and decisive but they also need to be collaborative." – Katrina Sedgwick

Once a child actor in Peter Weir’s The Last Wave, Katrina Sedgwick OAM has evolved into one of Australia’s most visionary cultural leaders – a creative conductor choreographing the $1.7 billion transformation of Melbourne’s Arts Precinct as CEO of Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation. Her career spans founding the Adelaide Film Festival, leading ACMI into a bold new era, and shaping national arts strategy at the ABC and on arts boards. With her ensemble-honed collaboration skills, Sedgwick is redefining how cities connect people, culture and place – proving that the arts are central to civic identity, economic vibrancy and creative futures.

(Published Qantas' Travel Insider – January 2026)

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Shamanic Healer

Portraits group show, Brick Lane Gallery, London – April 2016.

Tara Fischer is a pioneering tantric healer who integrates mindfulness, spiritual awakening, and somatic practices to guide individuals towards deep healing and self-discovery. Through her work, Fischer encourages people to reconnect with their inner selves, cultivate conscious relationships, and embrace the transformative power of love and self-acceptance. By blending ancient practices with contemporary healing techniques, she has become a leading figure in the wellness space, helping individuals achieve emotional, mental, and physical balance.

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