Neil Mitchell has explained why One Nation leader Pauline Hanson is emerging as a “force” in Australian politics.

It comes after recent polling, which signified a favourable shift in voters to Hanson’s party.

“You cannot ignore that One Nation and Pauline Hanson is changing the face of Australia,” the former 3AW Mornings host said.

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“She speaks like a real person to real people, and her policies matter to real people, immigration and housing being two examples.”

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