Pauline Hanson gains support as Angus Taylor struggles in leadership battle
Opposition Leader Angus Taylor faced increased competition from Pauline Hanson, whose radical speech at the National Press Club has gained her new supporters. In a recent Resolve poll, only 20 percent of voters favored the Coalition, with Hanson attracting 33 percent as preferred leader. Taylor's cautious approach to confronting Hanson has failed to yield political gains for the opposition.
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Published 18 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 18 Jun 2026, 19:20 UTC
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