Pauline Hanson shuts gate on ‘opportunist’ Coalition defectors – except for one
Pauline Hanson has expressed her disinterest in accepting Coalition defectors into One Nation, labeling them as 'opportunists'. She indicated that only a select few MPs align with her party's values. Despite recent political shifts, Hanson aims to maintain the integrity of One Nation's membership.
- ▪Pauline Hanson has warned against accepting Coalition defectors into One Nation, stating she is not interested in 'opportunists'.
- ▪A recent analysis suggests One Nation could win 53 seats if an election were held now, while the Coalition could drop to just 12.
- ▪Hanson emphasized that she has many capable individuals in One Nation and does not want to attract those worried about losing their seats.
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