These are the words of the woman who is now one of Australia's most powerful politicians, newly-elected senator Pauline Hanson. With 78 overall in the Australian Senate, and 39 required to pass or block legislation, Hanson's four One Nation senators can join with the 35 Opposition and Green party members to stop any legislation. Hanson was confirmed elected to the Australian Senate last week, along with three other members of her One Nation party, according to the Australian Electoral CommissionThe surprise result makes hers the fourth largest party in the Senate, meaning the government will need her support to pass all legislation, unless they turn to the left-wing Labor and Greens parties. Story highlights All government legislation will need Hanson's approval to pass, without opposition helpAustralia's Muslim community worried about rise of anti-Islamic party(CNN) Australia is being "swamped by Asians", mosques need to have security cameras, halal-certified food is funding terrorism and "Communist China" shouldn't own Australia's electricity.

Source: CNN August 07, 2016 14:37 UTC