Labor to highlight ‘risk’ of One Nation to cost of living in bid to dent Pauline Hanson’s popularity
Summary
Labor is focusing on Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party’s opposition to cost-of-living relief to reduce their growing support. Despite One Nation’s rise in polls, Labor believes their support has peaked and plans to offer more help to workers, including possible income tax cuts.Key Facts
- A recent poll showed One Nation ahead of Labor as the most popular party in Australia for the first time.
- Labor sees One Nation as a threat to both the Liberal/National coalition and Labor itself.
- Pauline Hanson said she believes she could become prime minister despite One Nation having only 2 of 150 seats.
- Hanson opposes increasing the minimum wage beyond inflation, which the government supports.
- Labor calls out One Nation for opposing measures that would help workers with cost-of-living pressures.
- Labor plans to continue tax relief efforts, including five planned tax cuts giving workers up to $2,800 a year.
- Labor wants to highlight risks of supporting One Nation to voters who feel angry or frustrated.
- Some senior Labor figures downplay the poll but admit voters are struggling financially.
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