Sep 4, 2026 – 8.00pmCSL chairman Brian McNamee has warned One Nation’s surge in popularity means corporate Australia needs to take the once-fringe party seriously, as government relations teams at major ASX-listed companies scramble to engage with the country’s newest political force.The Victorian election on November 28 will be a major test for Pauline Hanson’s party, McNamee says, but after wins so far this year in West Australian, NSW and South Australian seats, business would be foolish to ignore them.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
‘Ignore them at your peril’: Business war-games the rise of One Nation
The appointment of Pauline Hanson’s new chief of staff five weeks ago has not gone unnoticed in the boardrooms and corridors of power of corporate Australia.







