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10 October 2026

A banner along the Pacific Highway speaks volumes about why some communities are turning to One Nation

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Source reporting: Guardian Australia Politics

A banner along the Pacific Highway speaks volumes about why some communities are turning to One Nation

‘Centrelink is evil’ isn’t a call to slash welfare payments – it’s a sign people are frustrated about the ability to access government support The drive north from Sydney along the Pacific Highway is lined with towns that are potentially prey for One Nation. For years, handmade roadside signs disputed climate change and more recently objected to the voice to parliament referendum.

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