One Nation's call to imprison Andrews and Allan sparks Liberal backlash and intra-party tension

During One Nation’s Victorian election launch, Mark Nicholson announced a pledge to see former premiers Daniel Andrews and Jacinta Allan behind bars by Christmas, borrowing language reminiscent of Donald Trump’s comments on Hillary Clinton. Federal Liberal members, such as James Paterson, rebuked the suggestion as “performative” and urged a genuine royal commission to investigate alleged misconduct. No One Nation representative has clarified whether the statement translates into an actual legal pursuit.

Barnaby Joyce sought to separate himself from the remark, noting it was made by a candidate, not Pauline Hanson, while One Nation’s social-media team continued to promote the jail narrative. Victorian Premier Ben Carroll called the comments “appalling” and warned they highlight why opposition leader Jess Wilson must rule out a coalition with One Nation. The episode reveals tension between One Nation’s hard-line crime platform and the broader Coalition, as well as internal disputes over policy direction.