Victorian opposition leader says Pauline Hanson has not approached her

Victorian opposition leader Jess Wilson has stated that Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party, has not contacted her. This comes after Hanson declared at a political fundraiser that she would collaborate with the Coalition to unseat the current Labor government.

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I will work with the Coalition government, because who needs to go is the toxic Labor government.

Speaking to supporters, Senator Hanson announced her intention to provide an alternative to the major parties. "I will work with the Coalition government, because who needs to go is the toxic Labor government," she said. "That's my aim. I will work with anyone who is prepared to get rid of them."

When questioned by media about the possibility of her party working with One Nation, Ms. Wilson did not give a definitive answer. She reiterated that electoral preferences are a standard part of the voting system and that such discussions would take place closer to the election, once candidates and policies are clearer. To a direct question about whether Senator Hanson had approached her, Ms. Wilson replied, "No."

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That's my aim. I will work with anyone who is prepared to get rid of them.

Before the fundraiser, which was relocated and met with protests, Senator Hanson described Victoria as a state "that needs change," citing significant interest and membership growth in the region. Outside the venue, protesters chanted slogans against Hanson, and a man identifying himself as Michael Nelson, a neo-Nazi, stated he was attending in support of Hanson, calling her "the great white hope." Police detained Nelson for breach of the peace.

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No.

Ms. Wilson commented on the presence of protesters and extremist views, stating that while parties and individuals have the right to express themselves, there is no place for white supremacy in Victoria or Australia. She emphasized the importance of peaceful protest and condemned any violence at political events.

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People just want change in the state and they're screaming out for it, for change.