Swarms of police are drafted in at every turn to see that Pauline Hanson survives unscathed the constant heated protest she attracts. As leader of Australia's controversial 'One Nation' party, she's fond of saying that she's only brought into the open the things people say in the privacy of their own kitchens. Her policies smack of racism and bigotry, but this fiery redhead speaks to those whose express private regret at the passing of white Australia. And with nearly 300 branches throughout the country, 'One Nation' wants to run a candidate in every seat in the forthcoming elections.

Following her party's staggering success in the Queensland elections, where 11 of her candidates strode into the Queensland Parliament, Pauline is now grooming them for the media attention. Her own political adviser, a man who describes himself as a National Socialist, advises the fledgling MPs on the inevitable dangers of lying. This is a party which is clearly surprised and excited by its own success; on the surface its all hugs and smiles.

But 'One Nation' is not 'at one' with itself. The party is actually a limited company with Pauline Hanson as its President, which means she can't ever be voted out. All party officials sign resignation forms just in case they run into problems with the leadership. Those members who step out of line are quickly axed. Party executives are accused of armed intimidation, and there are allegations of bitter in-fighting and kangaroo courts. Insiders dismiss the party as undemocratic, despite its autocratic leader's ability to play the role of brave underdog - who champions Australia's un-politically correct causes.

We also investigate the infiltration of the party by right-wing extremists. Insiders speak of the party's "good wholesome values" being hijacked. At one rally Pauline publicly derides a supporter for his shockingly racist comments. But her professed views on race do not match her views on immigration. Extreme right-wing politicians flutter around her, espousing her policies on zero net immigration, based on out-of-date and discredited figures. Her views are clearly not impressing the Australian media: she storms out of a press conference when they haul her over the immigration coals.

Screaming protesters dog Pauline Hanson wherever she goes. They call her a viper, a racist witch. One protest is so violent that she is forbidden to speak at her own rally, and that makes her just furious. Former insiders tell us the party is unfit for political office, but Pauline Hanson's 'One Nation' on a band-wagon which is proving difficult to stop...

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