In a shocking turn of events, a new poll has revealed that Pauline Hanson's One Nation has surged to the top spot as Australia's most popular political party. The sudden rise of One Nation has left many wondering what this means for the country's future, and the leaders of the major parties are already weighing in. In a surprising move, Tony Abbott, the newly appointed party president of the Liberals, has downplayed the significance of the poll, stating that the real competition is not with other centre-right parties, but with the Labor government, which he believes is leading the country astray. With the country facing stagnant economic growth, social fragmentation, and security concerns, Abbott is urging those who care about Australia's future to join the Liberal Party and make a difference, rather than sitting on the sidelines and complaining.
Pauline Hanson’s One Nation now the most popular political party in the country, poll suggests. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAbbott unbothered by One Nation poll showing but says Coalition ‘obviously’ in competitionTony Abbott, the new party president of the Liberals, said he wouldn’t get “too excited” by the poll showing One Nation’s surging support. But he told RN this morning he believes the country is in trouble and the Liberal/National Coalition is best positioned to lead the nation.Our economy is stagnant, our society is fragmenting, our security is imperiled, and yes, we don’t believe in ourselves nearly enough. I think the current government is making all of this worse. And it’s really important that we get a better government as soon as possible. …Obviously, we are in a degree of competition with other parties and voices on the centre-right. But in the end, our opponent, our enemy, if you like, is a really bad Labor government, a really bad Green-left-Labor government. Which in its budget, [has led an] assault on aspiration and wealth creation.The point I make is: if you normally vote Liberal, if you’re interested in public life, if you think our country is in trouble, please don’t complain on the sidelines. Join the party and make a difference. Continue reading...
