So, how did One Nation actually go? (the count is still on)

While the media declares the election over on Saturday night, One Nation always has to wait a lot longer for our results where we have the best chance of being elected – in the proportional representation of the Senate.

Senate races can take up to 5 weeks to count, meaning we may still be 3 weeks away from a formal declaration of the result.

In the House of Representatives, One Nation’s nationwide result is very satisfying with a nationwide average vote of 6.39% (+1.43).

A particular shout out must go to Stuart Bonds in the Hunter NSW, who beat the Nationals and was the last candidate standing for the two-party preferred count up against Labor.

With some final counting still to come, 970,000 Australians chose to mark One Nation as their number one choice for the House of Representatives alone. I am eternally grateful to all of our fantastic candidates, volunteers and online supporters that made this result possible.

I know the results may not have been what a lot of you were hoping for. Yet, amidst the uncertainty, there’s a clear and encouraging outcome: The Greens have lost three lower house MP’s – Max Chandler-Mather (Griffith) and Stephen Bates (Brisbane), as well as the leader of the party, Adam Bandt in Melbourne.

For too long, the Greens have pushed divisive ideologies that have hurt our industries, undermined our values, and driven a wedge between Australians. Their agenda has been out of touch with everyday Australians, and this result shows that voters are ready for a change. This is a win for common sense and a win for hardworking Australians who’ve had enough of being ignored. It’s time for policies that put Australia first.

My re-election in the Queensland Senate is looking strong. The counting process is still underway and is expected to take a couple more weeks to finalise.

A number of One Nation candidates for the Senate in other states have made a commendable effort. They will be more reliant on very strong preference flow to get over the line, which we won’t know the result of for a number of weeks.

Despite a significant increase in the One Nation vote, Jennifer Game in South Australia finds herself in a challenging position—through no fault of her own. This situation is largely due to the way Senate seats are being filled, following a dismal performance by the Coalition and a strong surge from Labor. Unfortunately, this has made the path to securing a seat more difficult.

I’m crossing my fingers for an extra strong preference flow towards Warwick Stacey in NSW, Lee Hanson in TAS, Warren Pickering in VIC and Tyrone Whitten in WA.

None of the micro parties have a chance at getting a Senator in, however the parties that recommended to their voters to preference against One Nation may stop us getting over the line in those states. We remain hopeful.

In short: the race isn’t over yet!

I am deeply grateful for everyone especially in Queensland who supported One Nation and my campaign.

We saw a rise in support, thanks in large part to our comprehensive policy platform, the dedication of our incredible volunteers who gave their time, energy, and resources to help spread the message and man polling booths. Their commitment made a real difference, and this result is a testament to their hard work.

Once the Senate count is finalised and there’s more news to share, I’ll be sure to keep you updated. In the meantime, rest assured—we’re already hard at work planning our strategy for tackling the new Parliament. Our focus remains clear: restoring common sense to the decisions that shape our country’s future.