“The left media did a very successful effort, frightening many in the Liberal party from anything Trump, and away from any Trump-like policies” she wrote. Referencing a trip to the US before last November’s election, Rinehart said she had met with former Democrat voters who had since turned Republican.

“Why are Americans getting it, and we aren’t?” Rinehart said.

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/may/05/gina-rinehart-liberal-party-trump-australia-election-ntwnfb

Her full statement:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14678127/Gina-Rinehart-warning-federal-election-result.html

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[–] Salvo@aussie.zone 30 points 5 days ago (1 children)

The Greens and Labour also hope the Right-Wing Parties also continue following Gina’s instructions. It will make it so much easier to acquire more seats in the next election.

[–] Ilandar@lemm.ee 9 points 5 days ago

No, this is bad for The Greens if their ambition is to win lower house seats. It's Teal independents (AKA moderate Liberals) who will find it easier, The Greens are too far to the left to benefit from an increase in first preferences or preference flow. It's also not a great thing for the health of the country to have more extremists on the right. How quickly we all forget the hatred and violence the opposition was able to generate during the Voice referendum or on the issue of Gaza.