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Would I Ever Return to Parliament? Nation First’s George Christensen asks himself
Would I Ever Return to Parliament? A Reflection on Courage, Conviction, and the Fights That Matter
By George Christensen (as told to ODM Daily)
The question comes quietly, but persistently. Sometimes from supporters who remember the battles. Sometimes from people who never agreed with a word I said, yet find themselves watching the direction of the country with growing unease.
Will you run again?
After years outside the parliamentary arena—building a life beyond the constant grind of politics, spending time with family, engaging in the battles that can be fought without a seat in the chamber—the question still follows me. And lately, it has grown louder.
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So let me answer it plainly: A return to Parliament, as things stand, is unlikely. But it is not impossible.
The State of the Nation: Why the Question Won’t Go Away
If the country were heading in the right direction, this would be a simple answer. I would say no, wish the next generation well, and continue the work I now do outside the building.
But the country is not heading in the right direction. And pretending otherwise is no longer an option.
We are watching institutions being reshaped, cultural norms rewritten, and policies advanced that most ordinary Australians never asked for. The gap between what the political class accepts and what the people actually want has become a chasm. And in that gap, voices of principle are too often drowned out by the machinery of party discipline and the relentless pressure to conform.
So if the right opportunity came along—something like a Senate vacancy or a number one ticket position with a party that shares the core convictions I hold—I would have to take it very seriously.
If I Return, I Would Not Play It Safe
If there is one thing I would do differently from my previous time in Parliament, it is this: I would not hold back.
Politics has a way of grinding people down. It pressures you to soften your language, to trim your message, to pick your battles strategically, and to avoid stepping on too many toes. You are told that to be effective, you must be palatable.
But here is the reality I have come to understand: while you are being strategic, the other side is being relentless. They are not calibrating their words to avoid offence. They are not waiting for the perfect moment. They are advancing their agenda with single-minded focus, reshaping the country one incremental victory at a time.
If I went back, I would not be carefully weighing every phrase to avoid outrage. I would be saying exactly what needs to be said—clearly, directly, and without apology.
The Australian people are tired of carefully crafted messages designed to offend no one and inspire no one. They are hungry for straight talk, for someone willing to name the problems and fight for the solutions, regardless of whether it makes the party room uncomfortable.
Fewer Battles, But Bigger Ones
Another mistake politicians often make is trying to be everything to everyone. Endless issues, endless commentary, endless distractions. It dilutes the message and dissipates the energy.
If I returned, I would narrow the focus to the battles that actually matter—the ones that define the direction of the country and the future of the next generation.
1. Freedom of Speech
This is foundational. Once free speech goes, everything else follows. We are already seeing the creep of censorship, the weaponisation of regulatory bodies against voices that dissent from the approved narrative, the quiet erosion of the principle that Australians have the right to speak their minds without fear. This fight is not abstract; it is the precondition for every other freedom.
2. National Sovereignty
Decisions that should belong to Australians are increasingly influenced by global bodies no one voted for. This is not a theoretical concern. It reaches into the soil beneath our feet and the livelihoods of ordinary Australians.
A country that cannot control its own farming land, its strategic assets, and its own workforce is a country surrendering itself piece by piece. Australian land should not be sold off as if it means nothing. Australian jobs should not be treated as disposable while governments flood the labour market and expect working people to accept lower wages, less security, and fewer opportunities. If I returned, I would want to fight for an Australia where Australians come first in their own country.
3. Protection of Children
This is not negotiable. Once you lose the commitment to protect the most vulnerable, you lose the future.
That means standing against the sexualisation of children in media, in education, and in culture. It means pushing back against the insanity of so-called “gender therapy” for minors, where irreversible medical decisions are being encouraged before a child is even old enough to understand the consequences. A society that cannot protect its children from that kind of confusion and pressure has lost its way.
4. The Fight for Life
A nation that turns a blind eye to the most vulnerable cannot claim to stand for justice or compassion. Abortion has been pushed further and further, normalised, expanded, and shielded from scrutiny. The recent events in Queensland—the Baby Samuel story, the gag order, the political cowardice that followed—demonstrate just how far the political class is willing to go to avoid this debate.
If I returned, I would be prepared to speak into that debate again, plainly and without fear, and to advocate for policies that protect both mother and child.
5. Confronting the Threat of Radical Islam
Too many politicians are too cowardly to even name this threat. Australians have every right to expect that this country will defend its own civilisation, its own values, and its own security. Any ideology that breeds extremism, intimidation, sectarianism, or contempt for the freedoms and heritage of this nation must be challenged, not accommodated.
A political class terrified of offending the wrong people is a political class that leaves the nation exposed.
The Senate: Where the Fight Would Matter Most
If there were one pathway back that made sense, it would be the Senate.
Not for prestige—the Senate is often a thankless arena. But for leverage. The Senate is where legislation can be stopped. Where bad ideas can be delayed. Where deals can be forced into the open. A strong, unapologetic voice in the Senate can have an outsized impact on the direction of the country.
Right now, that kind of voice is in short supply.
Communication as a Weapon
When I was in Parliament, social media was already powerful, but now it is everything. The gatekeepers are weaker than they were. The public is more aware. And the appetite for straight talk is far stronger than the political class realises.
If I came back, I would treat communication as a weapon—not just something to manage, but something to actively deploy.
That means more than speeches in Parliament or press releases. It means daily engagement, direct messaging, and mobilising people, not just informing them. Real change does not come from a speech in Canberra. It comes when enough people decide they have had enough and are willing to act.
The Pressure to Conform—And Why I Would Resist It
There is enormous pressure inside Parliament to conform, to fit in, to be seen as reasonable, to avoid being labelled as extreme. But those labels get thrown around anyway, regardless of how carefully you calibrate your words.
So the real question becomes: Do you stand firm, or do you slowly become part of the machine you once opposed?
If I returned, I would have no interest in blending in. I would be there to disrupt, to force debates others want shut down, and to represent the people who feel like no one is speaking for them anymore.
So Would I Come Back?
Under normal circumstances, no.
There is life outside politics. There is family—time that was stolen by the relentless demands of public office. There is work that matters, and there are battles that can be fought without stepping back into that arena.
But if the call came—if there was a real opportunity to make a difference, and if there was a platform that allowed a genuine fight rather than just a seat at the table—then yes, I would think long and hard about it.
Because at some point, you have to decide whether you are content to watch what is happening to the country, or whether you are prepared to step back in and fight for it.
And that decision may not be as far away as it seems.
A Final Word to Those Who Still Believe in Principled Leadership
The political landscape is littered with people who entered public life with conviction and left as something they never intended to become. The system is designed to grind down principle, to reward compliance, to turn firebrands into functionaries.
But the system is not invincible. And the hunger for genuine leadership—for someone willing to say what is true rather than what is convenient—has never been greater.
If I return, it will be to fight. Not for a career, not for a title, not for the approval of the political class. But for the things that actually matter: freedom, sovereignty, the protection of the vulnerable, and the future of this country.
And I would not hold back.
This article is republished with thanks to Nation First. The views expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the official position of ODM Daily. We welcome thoughtful engagement with the ideas presented here.
Let’s Discuss:
Do you believe principled political leadership can still make a difference in today’s political climate? What issues do you believe are most urgent for those who value faith, family, and freedom? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
