Albanese Questions One Nation Donations as Hanson Defends Fundraiser
Albanese questioned whether One Nation’s $2 million fundraising drive was genuine, while Hanson said an independent audit would prove the donations were real.
- On Thursday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese questioned the legitimacy of One Nation's $2 million 'fire the liar' fundraising campaign, prompting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson to defend the effort and announce an independent forensic audit.
- The campaign, launched early Wednesday, attracted more than 28,000 donors with an average contribution of $59, according to One Nation. Senator Hanson insisted the fundraising process was 'very legitimate' and entirely receipted.
- Prime Minister Albanese contrasted One Nation's claims with reports that Labor raised only about $20,000 recently, while Labor operatives privately suggested the online donation counter might be fraudulent.
- Opposition Leader Angus Taylor stated there was 'no deal on the table,' dismissing seat-swap suggestions as top Liberal Party members reject formal alliances with One Nation.
- Recent polling shows One Nation now poses an existential threat to the Coalition, whose primary vote has collapsed to 18 per cent, creating divisions among Liberals on whether to preference the party.
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