Pauline Hanson’s One Nation scores surprise boost as Tyron Whitten wins Senate seat in WA
theguardian.comPublished: 5/29/2025
Summary
One Nation secured a surprise victory in Western Australia, winning the sixth Senate seat for businessman Tyron Whitten, who emphasized strong national policies focused on energy and infrastructure while criticizing migrants' contributions to housing costs. Hanson praised her grandfather’s service and highlighted her family values aligning with One Nation’s principles of putting Australians first. The win moves the party closer to achieving a majority in the Senate, and supporters celebrated Whitten's passion for Australia's way of life.