One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has sparked controversy during her UK media tour by joking about “rounding up” Australians who disagree with her politics and relocating them to an island. The comment was made in an interview with former British Prime Minister Liz Truss.
The remark came amid Ms Hanson’s engagements with various right-wing figures in Britain, including a widely publicised walk with activist Tommy Robinson in Luton. In the interview with Ms Truss – who hosts The Liz Truss Show and frequently criticises what she terms “the blob” (public service and institutions seen as obstructive to conservative policies) – Ms Hanson referenced Greens and independents in parliament.
“We’ve got some of them sitting on the floor of parliament. They’re called the Greenies, and a couple of the independents. How about we just round them all up and give them an island or somewhere? And say, ‘Here, go and do what you want to do over there. Leave us alone,’” Ms Hanson said. Ms Truss responded with laughter, referencing Australia’s colonial history.
Ms Hanson used the platform to reiterate concerns about Australia following Britain’s path of decline due to immigration and cultural changes. She described Britain as currently worse off but warned Australia is “not that far behind.” On policy, she advocated for significant reductions in the federal bureaucracy, claiming an increase of 50,000 public servants under the current government, and a “big clean-out” if One Nation gains influence. She ruled out formal coalitions with the Liberals and Nationals.
On immigration, Ms Hanson called for Australia to withdraw from the 1951 UN Refugee Convention, emphasising national control over borders. The interview forms part of her broader push for One Nation’s agenda ahead of future elections.
