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Liberal frontbencher says coalition with One Nation 'not even being talked about'

From The Guardian · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan stated that a coalition with One Nation is not being discussed within the Liberal party.
  • Prime Minister Anthony Albanese criticized the Liberal, National, and One Nation parties as an "axis of grievance."
  • Tehan's comments come amid speculation about closer ties between the Liberal party and One Nation, driven by polling suggesting One Nation's rise.

Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan has dismissed the possibility of a coalition with the right-wing party One Nation, despite calls from senior colleagues for closer ties. Tehan explicitly stated that such an alliance is "not even being talked about" within the Liberal party.

not even being talked about

— Dan TehanLiberal frontbencher Dan Tehan's statement on the possibility of a coalition with One Nation.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese seized on the internal debate, mocking the Liberal, National, and One Nation parties as an "axis of grievance." He suggested these right-wing parties are engaged in a "race to the bottom."

axis of grievance

— Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister Anthony Albanese's description of the Liberal, National, and One Nation parties.

Tehan's remarks address growing speculation about the Liberal party's future strategy. Polls indicate a surge in support for One Nation, which could make it difficult for the Liberal party to regain power without forming alliances. Senior figures within the Liberal party have reportedly urged closer cooperation with Pauline Hanson's One Nation, but Tehan's firm stance suggests internal divisions on the matter.

race to the bottom

— Anthony AlbanesePrime Minister Anthony Albanese's characterization of the conservative parties' political maneuvering.
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Originally published by The Guardian in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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