Jun 8, 2026 – 2.53pmWest Australian Liberal leader Basil Zempilas says he is open to working with One Nation to dismantle Labor’s west coast political dominance and left open the possibility of partnering with Pauline Hanson’s party to form government.Other state Liberal leaders would not be drawn on whether they would team up with One Nation amid an unprecedented surge in popularity, after Zempilas on Monday said he saw the party’s rise as an opportunity rather than a threat.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
WA Liberals open to working with One Nation
The meteoric rise of Pauline Hanson’s One Nation is an opportunity for the Liberal Party, West Australian Opposition Leader Basil Zempilas says.








