Can One Nation turn its polling hype into seats in parliament? History shows it will struggle

One Nation is no stranger to the headlines, but it s been a long time since the party has been talked about as a serious political force. Operating on the fringes of Australian political life for years, suddenly Pauline Hanson is in the news every day. It s prompted speculation about One Nation becoming Australia s official opposition party, leaving the Liberals and Nationals in the dust. So will this ascendancy amount to a lasting realignment of conservative politics in Australia