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What this show covers
One NationPauline HansonAustralian politicspopulismGina Rinehartdigital campaigninganti-immigration politicsparty financespolitical fundingaccountabilityinvestigative journalismQueensland policedomestic violenceinstitutional culturepolice accountability
What listeners will find here
How Pauline Hanson turned digital politics into a populist power base
Pauline Hanson’s online strategy is the focus of this final episode, from One Nation’s early web presence to its highly effective social media machine. Sarah Martin follows how anti-immigration messaging, direct voter outreach and grievance politics helped make Hanson a key figure in a global nativist wave.
Inside One Nation’s money trail and the accountability questions around it
One Nation’s finances are under scrutiny as former members allege candidates were left out of pocket, donations went missing and questionable money deals took place. Sarah Martin follows the party’s funding and examines why even insiders are raising concerns about accountability.
Broken trust examines allegations of police cover-ups in domestic violence deaths
This episode focuses on claims that Queensland police are failing to learn from fatal mistakes in domestic and family violence cases. It centers on allegations from a former senior detective who says police covered up failures after vulnerable women died despite seeking protection.
A landmark ruling closes Gina Rinehart’s 15-year family court battle
This bonus episode focuses on the court ruling that ends a 15-year battle between Gina Rinehart and rival heirs. Sarah Martin and producer Joe Koning unpack what happened on Wednesday and why the decision matters in the broader story around Australia’s richest person.
Inside the reporting on Pauline Hanson, Gina Rinehart and One Nation
This episode examines financial support flowing from Gina Rinehart to Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. It follows Sarah Martin’s reporting from the Farrer byelection to the National Press Club, using flight-tracking data, expense records and new reporting to trace the story.
