Outgoing Liberal federal director Andrew Hirst, speaking as he finishes nearly nine years in the role, warns that One Nation is expanding its influence and should be treated seriously. Reporting across three outlets says Hirst frames One Nation as “not our friends,” citing concerns about the party’s rising profile and appeal. The articles also describe his view that One Nation’s membership base skews strongly male and older than that of many mainstream parties. While the coverage emphasizes Hirst’s blunt assessment, the reports present it as his perspective rather than as a claim backed by detailed new data in the text provided. All accounts tie the comments to the transition period after his departure from the Liberal Party’s federal director position, suggesting the remarks are part of a final public message. No outlet in the provided summaries attributes additional initiatives, policy proposals, or specific election outcomes to Hirst in connection with the warning. Overall, the reporting agrees on the core elements: Hirst’s impending departure, his concern about One Nation’s momentum, and his characterization of its supporter demographics.