Malcolm Roberts

Malcolm Roberts

Australia AustraliapoliticianMale4.7Global Dominance: 0.02%

Malcolm Roberts is an Australian politician and member of the One Nation party, known for his advocacy of right-wing populist policies. He has served as a senator for Queensland since 2016 and has been a vocal critic of climate change science and government policies that he perceives as overly progressive. Recently, he was in the news as he faced the possibility of losing his Queensland Senate seat in the upcoming elections, reflecting the declining influence of his party amid shifting voter sentiments.

Power16,414
Reach303,303

Country presence

Recent news mentions

Malcolm Roberts is the head of the Australian Institute of Petroleum, which represents major fuel companies.

Why global supply buffers are running low and what it means for motorists
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-23
7.0

Antic has been campaigning against flu vaccinations, while endorsing Malcolm Roberts.

New South Australian Liberal president calls for election co-operation with One Nation
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-22
5.0

Malcolm Roberts is a senator from One Nation who has been vocal about climate change.

Under pressure from One Nation, Labor is working hard, but missing one crucial element.
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-18
5.0

Malcolm Roberts has previously raised discredited theories about 9/11.

The rise of the One Nation-curious CEO
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-16
3.0

Malcolm Roberts, chief executive of the Australian Institute of Petroleum, is monitoring the situation regarding the Saudi pipeline.

Fuel price blowout piles pressure on Albanese for second excise cut
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-14
5.0

The Australian Institute of Petroleum’s Malcolm Roberts said the market is less optimistic about an early resolution of the conflict.

How rising oil prices are set to impact Australian airfares and fuel costs
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-13
4.0

Malcolm Roberts is an One Nation senator who expressed opposition to racism while discussing the White Australia Party.

Neo-Nazis back her quest to be Australia’s next prime minister
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-11
5.0

Malcolm Roberts suggested the September 11 terror attack was a hoax in a podcast appearance.

One Nation senator raises 9/11 conspiracy theory in resurfaced podcast
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-09-10
3.0

Malcolm Roberts remains one of Hanson’s closest political allies, despite growing speculation about his future in the party.

One Nation leader to quiz senator over conspiracy theory comments
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-08-06
5.0

Malcolm Roberts has accused the media of running a co-ordinated 'hit job' against him after a series of reports highlighted his past comments praising Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Malcolm Roberts hits back at critics in Spectator Australia article
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-29
4.0

Hanson and her colleague Senator Malcolm Roberts have put on the record various quirky remarks.

Single motherhood is the best get-rich-quick scheme, according to Pauline Hanson
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-25
5.0

One Nation’s Senator Malcolm Roberts illustrates Bannon’s point about the difficulty of consistent messaging while burdened by confused candidates.

Steve Bannon says Trump will declare a national emergency before midterms
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-24
3.0

Malcolm Roberts claimed that deaths were 'staged' during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sydney developer bypasses council 250-home approval; ‘Gatto tax’ for Victorian unit buyers; Labor racks up millions in gambling donations
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-22
3.0
Also mentioned
Barnaby Joyce
Barnaby Joyce

Malcolm Roberts claimed images of deaths in Italy and China early in the pandemic were fake.

One Nation senator alleges pandemic death footage was staged
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-21
3.0

Alex Antic’s declaration of One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts as a 'clear thinker' and 'decent bloke' has come under scrutiny.

Barnaby Joyce barks at dog on ABC’s 7.30; Alex Antic praises One Nation, criticised by Liberal Party; US-Iran war continues as Houthis declare Saudi Arabia blockade
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-21
4.0

Malcolm Roberts described Alex Jones as 'a beacon of hope around the world'.

Amazon founder slips into Park Hyatt bar for a negroni
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-19
3.0

Malcolm Roberts is a Senate colleague of Pauline Hanson who has expressed respect for Russian President Vladimir Putin.

One Nation leader knew she had questions to answer. She ran for cover
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-19
5.0

Malcolm Roberts was again under fire over conspiracy theories, antisemitic imagery and his praise for Vladimir Putin.

Can Pauline Hanson keep One Nation’s political momentum despite Malcolm Roberts, Gina Rinehart associations?
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-17
3.0

Malcolm Roberts is a One Nation senator whose support for Vladimir Putin has raised questions.

Internal tensions rise in One Nation following controversial meeting with Tommy Robinson
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-16
5.0

Hanson has not responded to questions about her colleague, Senator Malcolm Roberts, who is under pressure to explain his praise for a notorious antisemitic image.

Pauline Hanson, Gina Rinehart spotted at Sicily’s Grand Hotel San Pietro
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-16
3.0

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts praised Russian president Vladimir Putin for invading Ukraine, describing it as a fight against 'globalists'.

One Nation senator praised Russian leader for invasion of Ukraine
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-14
6.0

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts hailed American conspiracy theorist Alex Jones as 'a beacon of hope around the world'.

One Nation senator praises conspiracy theorist Alex Jones as a “beacon of hope”
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-07-13
7.0

Malcolm Roberts has argued for an outright ban on abortions.

Plibersek sledges One Nation over paid parental leave
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-23
4.0

Malcolm Roberts pressed Creative Australia’s representative on funding given to Indigenous artists.

Hanson is right about political correctness. It stops us calling her stupid
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-20
4.0

Malcolm Roberts expressed a goal to eliminate abortion altogether, aligning with far-right views.

Pauline Hanson likes to go after minorities. But she’s found two new and surprising targets
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-06-19
2.0

Malcolm Roberts is the chief executive of the Australian Institute of Petroleum who spoke about stricter regulations for importers.

Fuel importers warned over breaches of Australian law
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-28
6.0

Australian Institute of Petroleum chief executive Malcolm Roberts told a Senate hearing on Wednesday: 'If the government changes policy, the industry will comply.'

Australian oil industry open to stricter laws amid Ukraine war funding concerns
The Sydney Morning Herald·AustraliaAustralia· 2026-02-18
5.0