What One Nation’s new voters mean for Australia

Researcher and analyst Kos Samaras discusses why One Nation’s support is soaring – and what it means for Australia.
Nov 19, 2025, updated Nov 19, 2025

For the first time in history, almost one in five Australians support One Nation.

The surge in popularity comes as the Liberal Party bleeds support from both ends of its base, and as it tears itself apart over climate and immigration.

So, is this just a protest – or the start of a permanent shift on the right of Australian politics?

Today, Redbridge Group director of strategy and analytics Kos Samaras discusses why One Nation is soaring – and what it means for the country.

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Guest: Director of strategy and analytics at Redbridge, Kos Samaras

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