Pauline Hanson has promised to "drain the billabong" in Queensland, echoing US President Donald Trump's pledge to "drain the swamp".
Speaking to media on the Sunshine Coast on Tuesday, Ms Hanson announced member for Buderim Steve Dickson as the state leader of One Nation in Queensland.
"I'm going to hand Queensland over to you now, although I'm still the senator, never forget that, for Queensland," Ms Hanson told Mr Dickson, the two clasping hands in a handshake and smiling at one another, with the senator wagging an index finger at her new MP.
"It's up to you now to lead the candidates in policy on the floor of parliament and just prove to the people what we want to do, what we want to achieve."
Mr Dickson defected from the LNP to One Nation earlier in January, citing medicinal cannabis as the reason.
The move won Ms Hanson's party a seat on the floor of Queensland's parliament, due to resume sitting on Valentine's Day.
Ms Hanson was asked if "draining the swamp" resonated with her.
Mr Dickson replied: "Sounds like a pretty good idea, where'd you hear that?" while Ms Hanson said: "No, we're going to drain the billabong."
Ms Hanson said she believed people were screaming out for someone other than the major political parties.
She said she was pleased to see Mr Trump had withdrawn the US from the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership.
"I'd like to look at doing free trade agreements with countries on an individual needs basis and what is in the best interests of Australia," Ms Hanson said.
Ms Hanson also said she did not agree with multiculturalism.
"Because multiculturalism is keeping your own culture and what we're going to end up with - all these different cultures - and become very tribal where we are going to have problems in Australia," she said.
Ms Hanson also said she was against changing the date of Australia Day.
Australia Day, celebrated on January 26, marks the anniversary of the First Fleet of British ships and has been marked by some indigenous people as Invasion Day as a day of mourning.
"Why change the date? What's going to change? Change the date to what? What is it going to solve? If we have problems or issues out there let's debate those issues now," Ms Hanson said.
"Changing a date is not going to change it, someone will whinge or complain about the next date that you pick."
Ms Hanson said there was "no question about it, Steve [Dickson] will win his seat".
The press conference, streamed live on Facebook, attracted supportive comments from fans, including several who said: "Make Australia great again", echoing Mr Trump's catchcry: "Make America great again".
Others derided the media in comments on Facebook for the journalists' questions at the press conference, accusing them of lying, being rude and bullying.
One wrote: "Do not answer the reporter. He is FAKE NEWS!! He will twist all your words thank God we are watching live!"
Pauline Hanson's Facebook account posted: "We always appreciate you tuning in to see everything live and unfiltered so thanks everyone for tuning in and we will see you all next time."
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