Hanson seems more and more like the de facto opposition leader. At CPAC, Angus Taylor warmed the seat for her
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 podcast The 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…
Pauline Hanson appears to be emerging as the de facto opposition leader. This impression was reinforced at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Brisbane, where she received a more enthusiastic reception than Angus Taylor, the leader of the Liberals.
Hanson and Taylor have discussed potential cooperation between One Nation and the Liberals. According to Hanson, the prospect of cooperation is "up to Angus Taylor".
The conference had billed itself as an opportunity for the leaders of the Liberals, Nationals, and One Nation to make their pitches to right-wing voters. However, the event seemed to underscore Hanson's growing influence, with Taylor appearing to lead a relatively minor party.
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