Opposition leader Angus Taylor delivered a strong critique of One Nation's economic policies during a speech at The Sydney Institute on July 9, 2026. Taylor warned that One Nation's plan for Australia would "send us broke" and accused the party of being a "column of smoke," stating their policies could cost more than a trillion dollars over a decade. He further claimed that if One Nation gained power, their policies would lead to an "eternity of pain."

In response, One Nation leader Pauline Hanson called on Taylor to stop "denigrating" her party, emphasizing that she was not the enemy. Hanson’s remarks came overnight following Taylor's speech.

Deputy Liberal Leader Jane Hume supported Taylor's rebuke, telling Channel Seven that One Nation does not offer a viable alternative. Hume criticized One Nation for not costing their policies, saying, "The reason why One Nation don't cost their policies is because they don't want to know what the answer is," and added, "The reason why One Nation doesn't have a plan is because they have a slogan written on the back of a napkin."

The exchange highlights ongoing tensions between the major opposition figures and the right-wing One Nation party in Australian politics.

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