'Real change' election pledge for One Nation

One Nation has declared its intention to bring about real change through a comprehensive policy platform focused on cracking down on crime and corruption. The party's launch on Saturday was marked by supporters in party attire filling Melbourne's Crown conference centre, with a heavy police presence to counter protesters. Party candidates, including Mark Nicholson, vowed to enhance police resources, reduce bureaucratic procedures, and impose stricter penalties on repeat offenders.

Unspecified costs were to be borne by cutting the suburban rail loop and First Nations treaty. The party also pledged to construct new magistrate courts, establish a 24/7 bail court, and publish each bail decision. Crime is the most pressing concern for one in three Victorians, according to a recent public opinion survey. Party leaders, Senator Pauline Hanson and Warren Pickering, vowed to expose corruption and transform the state.

Hanson accused the current government of cheating and lying, while Pickering admitted to using drugs in the past, asserting he was still the right person for the job. The party's prospects in the upcoming election were discussed, with One Nation holding 23% of the primary vote, slightly behind the coalition.