More than 47 per cent of the One Nation members listed are resident in New South Wales while Queensland members accounted for only 29 per cent. While Pauline Hanson may see Queensland as the primary recruiting ground for One Nation, David Oldfield and David Ettridge appear to be putting their efforts into building a party structure predominantly based in New South Wales with the aim of propelling Mr Oldfield into a New South Wales Senate seat. Holding the Senate balance of power is clearly Mr Oldfield s overwhelming ambition. While questions of privacy must always be considered, there is a strong case for disclosure of One Nation s membership lists. Excessive secrecy is the ideal breeding ground for the racism and bigotry that characterises so much of One Nation s agenda.
Every person is free to join whatever political party they like.
But if they choose to join a racist party such as One Nation, a party which threatens to inflict grave harm on Australia s social cohesion and national interests, they shouldn t complain when the political spotlight is turned on them.