The Liberal Party's Preference Predicament The Liberal Party's internal struggle over how to deal with One Nation has been brewing for months, but Andrew Hastie's recent comments have reignited a heated debate about the Coalition's relationship with the minor party.
As one of the rising stars in the Liberal Party, Hastie's willingness to consider receiving preferences from One Nation is a telling sign of the party's desperation to maintain its grip on power.
For years, the Liberal Party has been at odds with One Nation over issues such as immigration and economic policy.