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The controversial former One Nation MP Pauline Hanson has launched a surprise bid for the NSW election, nominating for a spot in the upper house.

She's back... Pauline Hanson is aiming for a spot in the NSW Upper House. Credit:Paul Harris

Ms Hanson's nomination was accepted yesterday by the NSW electoral commission, running as part of a group of 16 independents.

The former One Nation leader has moved to Corlette, near Nelson Bay on the NSW north coast.