One Nation leader Pauline Hanson says the party’s “Fire the Liar” fundraising campaign has raised $4 million in just five days, attracting more than 65,000 individual donations with an average contribution of $61.
Senator Hanson said the campaign represents “the largest and quickest grassroots campaign Australia has seen”, claiming it demonstrates widespread public support.
“The Prime Minister couldn’t believe it — he called the donations fake,” she posted on social media.
“But One Nation published an independent audit to prove him wrong.”
She said the party had used public advertising, including a mobile billboard outside the Prime Minister’s office, and a donation heat map showing the geographic spread of supporters.
One Nation says it has been transparent throughout the campaign and criticised the Federal Government for not disclosing equivalent fundraising details.
The campaign was launched shortly after Labor introduced its own “Stop One Nation” fundraising drive.
According to One Nation, donations have continued to rise beyond the initial target, with most contributions coming from Australia’s east coast.
A party spokesperson said supporters were contributing as a “two-fingered salute” to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.
“They’re enjoying watching him squirm each time he fronts the cameras,” the spokesperson said.
The campaign has included digital advertising, billboard trucks in Sydney and Melbourne, and installations near political offices and key public locations.
Labor has urged supporters to donate $27 to counter One Nation’s growing political momentum, with digital ads running across Meta platforms since early June.
Polling cited by Sky News Pulse / YouGov shows One Nation rising to 29 per cent on the primary vote, ahead of Labor on 26 per cent and the Coalition on 20 per cent.
Sky News commentator Peta Credlin said the campaign had strengthened One Nation’s position, arguing it reflected growing voter dissatisfaction with the Prime Minister.
The Prime Minister has previously questioned the fundraising figures, asking what evidence supported the claims. One Nation has responded by pointing to a privately commissioned audit, which it says confirms the donations were valid and processed through its systems.
The party says the funds will be used to expand its national campaign efforts in the coming weeks.
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