Hanson rose because liberal society’s ‘Grand Bargain’ has failed

Not long ago the political class in this country dismissed One Nation as a passing fad. Already, commentators They are interpreting Pauline Hanson’s recent reversal of poll numbers as a sign that her time in the spotlight may be coming to an end. But even if he survives the scene (again), the discontent fueling his resurgence is unlikely to fade away.

If you leave aside the proximate causes of his recent surge in popularity, such as the dissolution of the Liberal Party, frustration with the rising cost of living, or barely disguised bigotry among some sections of the Australian public, there is something deeper to take seriously.