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Pauline Hanson has put her hand in her pocket and given a tearful woman who claimed to be suffering serious health issues $420 to pay for her X-rays.
The One Nation leader pulled over at a mango farm outside Townsvile, North Queensland, last week as she campaigned for a by-election in the seat of Hinchinbrook.
The seat was previously held by Katter Party MP Nick Dametto, who retired to run for Mayor of Townsville.
At the last election, the Coalition won the seat, with a massive 17 per cent swing in the two-party-preferred vote. One Nation's primary vote meanwhile increased by almost 9 per cent, while Labor's crashed to single digits.
'I saw this farm and the mangoes were just falling from the trees, and I thought, I'm going to call in there and see if I can get some mangoes.'
That's when she met Sue, the owner of the farm, and what started as a quick pit stop turned into an emotional encounter.
Sue kindly offered the senator mangoes for free, refusing any payment.
'Take whatever you want,' she told the politician. But as the pair chatted, Hanson learned Sue was struggling with serious, unspecified health issues.
Pauline Hanson (right) handed $420 to Sue (left) to pay for her mammogram and x-rays
The regional woman said she needed a mammogram and X-rays, which would cost her $420, and claimed she would otherwise have to wait months to see a public doctor.
Hanson said in the interaction, which appeared as though it was professionally filmed, that she was shocked by the delay.
'Your health is everything,' she told Sue. 'It's disgusting that Australians can't get decent healthcare.'
In a moment that stunned Sue, Hanson reached into her pocket and handed her cash, a rare sight in the days of bankcards.
'That's for your x-rays,' Hanson said firmly, which left Sue visibly emotional.
'Oh my goodness, I will definitely… thank you so much,' Sue said.
The pair hugged before Hanson handed Sue's friend some mango biscuits.
'Charity starts at home. We've got to look after our own,' Hanson said.
Pauline Hanson (right) visited a mango farm while she was campaigning in Queensland
Hanson then characteristically lashed out at the government, accusing it of neglecting Australians while prioritising immigration.
'They're proud they've brought in a million refugees into our country, and they can't even look after their own Australian people. It's disgraceful,' she said.
'Too many Australians are falling through the cracks because of the cost of living driven by this government and the previous one.'
Many medical providers set their own prices for diagnostic imaging and costs can vary wildly.
Health authorities advise asking for the cost upfront to avoid surprises. If a clinic opts to bulk bill, the patient won't pay anything out of pocket.
The interaction coincides with One Nation enjoying a resurgence, with voter support at a record high 18 per cent in recent YouGov and Redbridge polls.
'We're going to keep fighting for this,' Hanson vowed.
'Cut mass migration. Ensure our health system works for Australians.'
Pauline Hanson (pictured) gave a fiery speech against mass migration on Sunday in Melbourne
Hanson also rallied against mass immigration during a protest in Melbourne on Sunday, calling for stronger loyalty requirements for newcomers.
Hanson told supporters that while she welcomed migrants, they should express an 'undivided loyalty' to Australia.
'If you can't do that, I'll personally escort you to the airport,' she said.
She went on to describe the current immigration system as 'a Ponzi scheme,' accusing the government of using high migration levels to boost tax revenue while ordinary Australians bear the cost.
Hanson also vowed to run candidates in every seat across Victoria, at the state's upcoming election in 2026.