Queensland's One Nation Party inspires 'anti-mandate' vote
Over 13 per cent of Queensland voters supported Pauline Hanson's One Nation party in the election today, as the senator was forced to self-isolate with COVID-19.
The outspoken senator is predicted to retain her place in the senate, securing 13.1 per cent of primary Queensland votes.
Hanson, who announced she had been diagnosed with COVID-19 and is herself unvaccinated, has been vocal in her rejection of vaccine mandates.
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Nationally, 5.05 per cent of Australian's voted for Pauline Hanson's One Nation party in tonight's election. AAP
Her party has been present during "freedom rallies" protesting against the public health measures.
It's thought the support for Hanson could be reflecting the anti-vaccine and anti-mandate vote.
Clive Palmer's United Australia Party, which also campaigned on its opposition to vaccine mandates across the country, secured 4.7 per cent of Queensland's primary votes.
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Clive Palmer's (left) United Australia Party also campaigned its opposition to vaccine mandaes. Rohan Thomson
Nationally, One Nation secured 5.05 per cent of votes, with a 1.91 per cent swing.
The United Australia Party secured 4.34 per cent of Australia's total votes counted tonight.
Postal votes are yet to be counted and the results of who will make up the seats within the senate are yet to be determined.
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