PoliticsFederalCanberra ObservedOpinionThreat or no threat, now is not the time for ‘the economics of love’The Albanese government must resist the temptation to roll out more largesse to stave off the One Nation threat.Phillip CooreyPolitical editorLess than a year ago, late September to be precise, Anthony Albanese played down the prospect of a far-right party gaining traction in Australia beyond the fringes.The prime minister was in London to visit his friend and UK counterpart Keir Starmer, where they discussed the challenges facing social democratic parties worldwide.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Latest In FederalFetching latest articlesMost Viewed In Politics