A Trump impersonator and opera singers: CPAC was a spectacle, but the right still can’t agree how to take down Labor
Summary
At the 2025 Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Brisbane, Australian right-wing politicians and activists gathered to discuss how to defeat the Labor Party in the next election. The main issue was how conservative groups like the Coalition and One Nation could work together despite distrust and competition.Key Facts
- The CPAC event included performances, political speeches, and satirical media badges calling journalists "FAKE NEWS."
- The conference focused on election preferences and voting strategies to replace the Labor government, which holds 94 seats.
- One Nation leader Pauline Hanson pledged to cooperate with the Coalition but expressed distrust and criticism of Coalition leaders.
- The Coalition, led by Angus Taylor and Matt Canavan, struggled publicly to outline how they would work with One Nation.
- Conservative groups agreed cooperation was necessary to avoid giving Labor another win in the election.
- The event featured a mix of political figures, campaigners, and public performances including opera singers and impersonators.
- CPAC highlighted tensions and divisions among Australia’s right-wing parties about election strategy and leadership.
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