‘Never, ever’: Tim Wilson walks back comments on potential One Nation rightwing alliance
Summary
Tim Wilson, shadow treasurer of Australia’s Liberal Party, said he would never support a coalition government with the rightwing One Nation party. This reverses his earlier openness to such an alliance after One Nation won a key byelection, challenging the traditional coalition and causing concern among senior Liberals.Key Facts
- Tim Wilson officially rejected forming a coalition with One Nation, saying “never, ever, ever.”
- One Nation recently won a seat in the Farrer byelection, held by the Coalition for 77 years.
- The Liberal Party’s vote dropped to 12% in that byelection, showing One Nation’s rise.
- One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has said she will not form a coalition with the Liberals.
- Other senior Liberals, including Ted O’Brien, also dismissed any plans for an alliance with One Nation.
- Former Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce, now with One Nation, said his party may offer support to the Coalition in parliament but will not seek cabinet positions.
- Wilson criticized One Nation leaders for their bold claims but acknowledged voters want change.
- Prime Minister Anthony Albanese noted many voters feel the system is not working and said all parties should understand this without attacking One Nation supporters.
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