It appears from the polls that Western democracies are lurching to the populist right. Voters across Australia, US and the UK are increasingly dissatisfied with major party duopolies – or as many call them, the ‘uniparty’.

Billionaires are on notice. The game is up. When 34-year-old, self-described democratic socialist, former foreclosure prevention counsellor, unknown rapper, Ugandan born Muslim migrant Zohran Mamdani was elected mayor of New York City, a tiny flame of hope sparked a small fire. They’re listening. The message is finally getting through.

Last week, Australian senator Pauline Hanson stood up in President Trump's gold-encrusted palace in Florida and said it was wonderful to be in America with a 're-energised, strong and patriotic leader who has the best interests of his people at heart', before attacking her own country's immigration, climate and native title policies.