Australian Senator Slams One Nation's Ties with Liberals In a surprising move, Australian Senator Penny Wong has expressed her concerns about the policies of Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, rather than its fundraising efforts. Despite One Nation's claim to have raised over $1.5 million in the last day, Wong remains focused on the party's policies and its apparent alliance with the Liberal party. Her comments come as tensions rise between the two major parties, with many questioning the true intentions of One Nation's involvement in Australian politics. As the country heads into a critical election season, Wong's words may signal a shift in the political landscape, with voters increasingly scrutinizing the alliances and agendas of major parties.
Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastWong not ‘interested’ in One Nation’s fundraisingWong says she isn’t concerned about One Nation’s fundraising efforts, but more about their policies. Pauline Hanson’s party says it has raised more than $1.5m in the last day, although those claims are unverified.I’m less interested in what Pauline Hanson fundraises and am more concerned about One Nation’s policies. Just as I am concerned about the fact that the Liberal party and One Nation seem to be working together and that it appears to be very clearly that a vote for One Nation is actually a vote for the Liberal party, and a vote for the Liberal party is actually a vote for One Nation.We’ve said for some time it’s obviously a fragile ceasefire, but we’ve also said that what Australia wants is a negotiated end to the war. That’s what we’re calling for, and that’s what we will continue to press for …We’re not a central player in the Middle East, as we have said. What we can do is add our voice to others who are calling for a negotiated end to the conflict. It’s obviously one of the things we discuss today with the United Kingdom. Continue reading...
