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Categories: POLITICS

Australian Liberal stance on One Nation coalition

Entities: James Paterson · Liberal Party of Australia · Angus Taylor · Andrew Bragg · One Nation

Overview

On 5 July 2026 Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan publicly dismissed any talks of forming a coalition with the populist One Nation party, reaffirming that the Liberal Party’s only governing partnership is with the National Party. He called the idea of a Liberal‑One Nation alliance “not even being talked about.”

By 26 July 2026 Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg softened the tone, saying the party could be “pragmatic” and might consider a coalition with One Nation if electoral numbers justified it. He noted that preferences would be decided closer to the election, even as party leader Angus Taylor continued to rule out adding One Nation to the Liberal‑National coalition. The shift reflects One Nation’s strong polling, prompting a tentative openness after an initial categorical rejection.

Timeline

  1. about 22 hours ago

    [POLITICS] 3 sources
    Australian Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg says coalition with One Nation remains possible

    Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg said a coalition with One Nation could be considered if election numbers support it, despite party leader Angus Taylor ruling it out.

  2. 23 days ago

    [POLITICS] 5 sources
    Australian Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan rejects coalition talks with One Nation

    Liberal frontbencher Dan Tehan ruled out any coalition with One Nation, reaffirming the Liberal‑National partnership as the only government option, despite One Nation’s poll surge.

Sources

brisbanetimes.com.au · communitynews.com.au · perthnow.com.au · rionegrotur.com.ar · smh.com.au · theage.com.au · thenightly.com.au