One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has unveiled what she describes as the blueprint for her first 100 days in office should she become Australia’s next Prime Minister, promising one of the most sweeping policy shifts proposed by any federal political leader in recent years.

The plan centres on reducing government spending, reshaping national identity policies, tightening immigration, abandoning Australia’s net zero emissions target and reviewing several of the country’s largest taxpayer-funded programs.

Speaking about her priorities, Hanson said her government would move quickly to reverse policies she believes have contributed to higher living costs and increasing bureaucracy.

Among her most prominent promises is the removal of Welcome to Country ceremonies and Acknowledgement of Country practices from federal government departments, schools and many publicly funded events.

Hanson argues that what began as occasional cultural acknowledgements have become routine obligations that no longer achieve their original purpose.

“Every school morning, every government meeting, every public event… another Welcome to Country,” Hanson said while outlining her proposal.

She maintains that Australia should emphasise a shared national identity rather than what she describes as policies that divide Australians by ancestry or cultural background.

Welcome to Country ceremonies are traditionally performed by recognised Traditional Owners to welcome visitors onto Country, while an Acknowledgement of Country can be delivered by anyone as a sign of respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Over the past two decades these practices have become common across government, education, sporting and corporate events.

Supporters regard them as important acts of recognition and reconciliation, while critics, including Hanson, argue they have become overused and politically divisive.

Climate policy represents another major target of Hanson’s proposed agenda.

She says a One Nation government would repeal Australia’s legislated commitment to achieve net zero emissions by 2050 and withdraw the country from the Paris Climate Agreement.

According to Hanson, current climate policies have increased electricity prices, imposed unnecessary costs on households and businesses, and reduced Australia’s economic competitiveness.

Instead, One Nation proposes expanding domestic coal and gas production while supporting the long-term development of nuclear power as part of Australia’s future energy mix.

The proposal would mark a dramatic departure from the policies of both Labor and the Coalition.

The Albanese Government continues to support Australia’s legislated emissions reduction targets, while the Coalition has also maintained support for net zero despite advocating different methods, including greater reliance on nuclear energy.

Environmental organisations argue abandoning Australia’s international climate commitments would affect investment certainty and the country’s standing in global climate negotiations.

Immigration is another pillar of Hanson’s first 100-day program.

She proposes reducing Australia’s permanent migration intake to approximately 130,000 people annually, arguing that rapid population growth has contributed to housing shortages, infrastructure pressures and increased competition for essential services.

Hanson says future migration should focus on occupations experiencing genuine workforce shortages, including healthcare, skilled trades and other critical industries.

One Nation also wants to undertake a major review of government spending.

Hanson argues that programs such as the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) require tighter oversight to reduce fraud, waste and administrative inefficiencies while continuing to support Australians with genuine needs.

The party has also proposed reviewing childcare expenditure and other major budget items as part of a broader effort to reduce federal spending and lower public debt.

Perhaps the most expensive proposal announced by Hanson concerns self-funded retirees.

She has pledged to extend Commonwealth Seniors Health Cards to all self-funded retirees regardless of their income, arguing many older Australians have paid taxes throughout their working lives yet receive limited government assistance in retirement.

Independent commentators have suggested the proposal could cost taxpayers billions of dollars depending on eligibility rules and final policy design.

Hanson has also reiterated her opposition to Section 18C of the Racial Discrimination Act.

Following the dismissal of her appeal in the Federal Court over comments directed at Greens Senator Mehreen Faruqi, Hanson said she intends to continue pursuing legal avenues, including seeking special leave to appeal to the High Court.

She argues Australia’s laws should provide stronger protection for freedom of political expression, while supporters of the existing legislation say it remains an important safeguard against racial discrimination.

Political analysts note that many of One Nation’s proposals would face substantial parliamentary hurdles even if the party achieved significant electoral gains.

Major reforms affecting climate legislation, immigration settings, Indigenous recognition and federal spending would require the support of both houses of Parliament, where One Nation has historically held only a small number of seats.

As a result, implementing the full agenda would likely depend on negotiations with other parties and crossbench senators.

The announcement nevertheless provides one of the clearest policy blueprints released by One Nation in recent years.

It reinforces the party’s longstanding focus on national sovereignty, reduced government spending, lower immigration and opposition to what it characterises as identity politics.

Those themes have remained central to Hanson’s political platform since she founded One Nation in 1997 and continue to distinguish the party from both Labor and the Coalition.

Labor has rejected many of Hanson’s proposals, continuing to support Australia’s emissions reduction commitments, Indigenous recognition initiatives and existing investment in programs such as the NDIS.

The Coalition likewise differs from One Nation on several key issues, particularly Australia’s international climate commitments and broader constitutional arrangements, despite sharing some concerns about cost-of-living pressures and migration levels.

With recent polling showing growing support for One Nation in parts of Australia, Hanson argues her agenda reflects concerns increasingly shared by ordinary Australians.

Whether those proposals ever move beyond political promises into government policy will ultimately depend on future election results and parliamentary arithmetic.

For now, the platform offers the clearest indication yet of how a Hanson-led government would seek to reshape Australia’s approach to national identity, energy, immigration and public spending if One Nation were ever to enter office.