Can Victoria's Liberals Fend Off One Nation's Rising Threat?
As the state election approaches, the Victorian Liberal party faces pressure to reveal its position on a deal with Pauline Hanson's One Nation party, a growing threat on its right flank.
With internal divisions long being the Victorian Liberal party's main obstacle to winning government, a new threat is now emerging on its right flank: One Nation. Just four years ago, One Nation received a mere 0.22% of the total first-preference votes in the state's lower house, winning a single seat in the upper house. However, the party's support has been steadily growing, posing a significant challenge to the Liberals as they navigate the upcoming state election.
Opposition leader Jess Wilson is now under pressure to clarify her stance on a potential deal with Pauline Hanson's party. This move could potentially bolster the Liberals' support among right-wing voters but could also alienate moderates and centrist voters, a delicate balancing act that the party must carefully consider.
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