What did I miss? Australia’s political week in fast-forward

I doubt you missed the demise of the Liberal Party, which happened in its birthplace over the weekend. But you might have missed the irony of Pauline Hanson and One Nation supporters singing John Farnham’s ‘You’re the Voice’ in Farrer.

The song was part of the infamous Voice to Parliament campaign while the One Nation victory is perhaps the least-Woke event possible. In my view, Pauline is now Sadie the Cleaning Lady. The room certainly loved it.

One Nation’s thumping win in Farrer wasn’t just a by-election, it was a political earthquake. David Farley stormed home with over 39 per cent of the primary vote and more than 57 per cent after preferences. The once-mighty Coalition scraped together barely 20 per cent.

My latest in The Spectator Australia, What did I miss? Australia’s political week in fast-forward. 

Probably the main thing you missed this week was that Nasa released actual footage of UFOs under President Trump’s orders.

‘We found many very interesting documents, I must say…’ said President Trump.

Yes. No doubt that's how Australians will feel about the Budget after Jim… pic.twitter.com/8M0e17PGcB

— The Spectator Australia (@SpectatorOz) May 11, 2026