In Perth, Pauline Hanson declared her interest in the top job and backed it up with a surprising restrained performance.

One Nation’s leader is given free marketing every day by commentators ever keen to report on her latest controversy.

Readers argue that One Nation’s reluctance to reveal any real policy detail preserves leader Pauline Hanson’s outsider status.

The senator also dubbed Gina Rinehart “a wonderful West Australian” while defending the billionaire mining heiress’ support for One Nation during a business breakfast on Tuesday.

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has fronted a raucous breakfast event in Perth, defending her trip to the United Kingdom and relationship with Gina Rinehart.

In Perth, Pauline Hanson declared her interest in the top job and backed it up with a surprising restrained performance.