One Nation Eyes Cuts to Labor's Paid Parental Leave, Offering Coalition Senate Leverage

One Nation indicated willingness to consider pulling back the federal paid parental leave scheme during Pauline Hanson's National Press Club address in June 2026. Labor expanded PPL eligibility and duration as a signature social policy achievement. One Nation holds Senate seats and has proven a decisive crossbench actor on welfare legislation. If the position hardens into formal legislative stance, it could give the Coalition arithmetic cover to wind back the scheme—though no such bill currently sits before parliament.