Pauline Hanson moves into Rosebery
CONTROVERSIAL politician Pauline Hanson is moving into Rosebery as her party plans a return to NSW politics.
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CONTROVERSIAL politician Pauline Hanson is moving into Rosebery as her party plans a return to NSW politics.
The 63-year-old, best known for her outspoken views on immigrants and Muslims, last week stated her intention to bring her One Nation party to southeast Sydney.
She submitted an application to the NSW Electoral Commission to register the party and stated her headquarters would be in Gardeners Rd, Rosebery opposite the public school.
The suburb, which is particularly popular with Asian families, is one of the most multicultural in the city.
Heffron state Labor MP Ron Hoenig said the move would act as a learning experience for the veteran politician. “Pauline Hanson’s One Nation Party location next to Gardeners Rd Public School means that their NSW home will be located in one of the most diverse, multicultural areas in the state. The party will now be perfectly positioned to be enriched by our diversity.
“Now, whenever she asks, ‘Please explain?’ I can answer, ‘Look out the window, come among us and learn how diversity is our strength.”
One Nation has four state MPs, but none in NSW. She also has three Federal senators, one of which represents NSW. One Nation has previously contested NSW seats.
Ms Hanson was coy when asked which seats she would target: “One Nation’s NSW membership is the second largest, just behind Victoria and members are keen to see the party run in the upcoming state and federal elections.
“In just two years, One Nation has successfully won nine federal and state seats across New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland.
On the choice of Rosebery, Ms Hanson said: “I’d suggest anyone who has any objection based on the grounds of multiculturalism take a look at our immigration policy.”