One Nation pledges $2,000 baby subsidy for Victorian parents, costs $136 million
One Nation proposed a $2,000 baby subsidy for Victorian parents Friday, costing an estimated $136 million over four years. Deputy leader Colleen Harkin said the party will not challenge Victoria's abortion laws despite the federal platform opposing them. The announcement came as Labor and the Coalition both committed to eliminating out-of-pocket abortion care costs.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 07:03 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 07:10 UTC
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