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The Canberra Times
The Canberra Times
National

Hanson's rise exposes a dangerous rift in Australian identity

Pauline Hanson's press club address was a calculated gamble aimed at translating fringe grievance into mainstream institutional authority.

The appearance coincided with recent polling indicating she stands as the country's most popular political leader, heading its most popular party, with an increasing cohort viewing her as a viable prime ministerial contender by the next election.

Pauline Hanson is preaching an unworkable mix of austerity and division. Picture by Keegan Carroll
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