Former senator Hughes joins lobbying firm to broker One Nation access

Hollie Hughes, a former Liberal senator who defected to One Nation in May, joined the Coalition-aligned lobbying firm DPG Advisory.

Why it mattersOne Nation's rise in Australian politics this year has sparked corporate interest in lobbying connections to the party and its leader Pauline Hanson.

AustraliaAustralian companies may now pay for direct access to One Nation, which has risen sharply in federal political influence.

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Turning Point USA grapples with void one year after Charlie Kirk's assassination

Charlie Kirk, founder of major US activist group Turning Point USA, was assassinated on 10 September 2025 during a university speaking event.

Why it mattersThe assassination of a rising political figure removes a significant voice from US conservative activism and raises questions about political violence and movement continuity.