Hanson seems more and more like the de facto opposition leader. At CPAC, Angus Taylor warmed the seat for her

A high-profile conservative gathering in Brisbane has highlighted growing tensions over leadership within Australia’s right-wing political bloc, with Pauline Hanson’s One Nation drawing stronger support than the Liberal Party’s Angus Taylor. The annual conference, designed to unite the Liberals, Nationals, and One Nation, instead underscored Hanson’s rising influence as the preferred opposition figure among conservative voters. Observers question how—or if—future cooperation between the parties could materialize, given the shifting dynamics on display. The event raises fresh questions about the future of right-wing unity ahead of potential electoral challenges.

Cooperation between One Nation and the Liberals ‘up to Angus Taylor’, Pauline Hanson says at conservative conference. How would that work?Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcastThe annual Conservative Political Action Conference billed itself as a chance for the leaders of the three main conservative parties – Liberals, Nationals and One Nation – to make their pitch and compete for rightwing voters.The reception they received in Brisbane on Saturday suggests Pauline Hanson is effectively the preferred opposition leader, with Angus Taylor relegated to leading a minor party.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...