Unpacking One Nation’s Record Surge: Why Voter Discontent is at an All-Time High

Littleproud observed that Hanson’s dramatic surge in popularity highlights a growing disillusionment among voters with all political factions.

“The takeaway here, applicable not only in South Australia but on a national level, is that there’s a palpable frustration among the electorate. The federal polls reflect this sentiment, as they reveal a clear disdain for all of us,” he shared on Today.

“The truth is, no party is commanding 40 or 50 percent of the primary vote in current surveys,” he continued.

“Most are hovering around the 20 to 30 percent mark. This indicates a populace that is upset, experiencing hardship, and yearning for hope and direction,” he concluded.

The major political parties witnessed a significant shift of support towards One Nation throughout the state.

While SA Premier Peter Malinauskas secured a second term with a landslide win for Labor, the party’s primary vote still dipped slightly to around 38 per cent.

One Nation burst onto the scene with an historic 21 per cent of the vote, ahead of the Liberals on just 19 per cent.

Littleproud said Hanson’s promising showing in SA should spook the Coalition into action.

“The biggest mistake the Coalition made after the election was basically to abolish all policies, and that left a vacuum for Pauline Hanson to walk in,” he said.

“It also poses a significant opportunity. We’ve got a prime minister who is unpopular, not like Peter Malinauskas, there’s an opportunity there, but we’ve got to put out our policies.

“You’ve got to fight for what you believe in and people reward that.”

Hanson yesterday said a “clear message is being sent” as early poll numbers indicated her conservative party was securing a record primary vote.

“I want to take this opportunity to give a big thnak you to the people of South Australia for giving their trust and confidence to One Nation,” Hanson told 9News.

“This will send a clear message. I’m not going to stop at South Australia, I’m going to go to after the seat of Farrer… and then Victoria.”

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