Jun 15, 2026 – 4.41pmOne Nation’s record on immigration would have made it difficult for Pauline Hanson as prime minister to shore up Australia’s fuel supplies during the war against Iran, Anthony Albanese has suggested.Hitting back after a new poll showed Hanson had overtaken him as preferred prime minister, Albanese raised the example of his regional shuttle missions in April, and those by Foreign Minister Penny Wong, to shore up liquid fuel supplies after the Strait of Hormuz was blocked.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles
PM questions Hanson’s ability to deal with Asian neighbours
Questioned about Pauline Hanson’s suitability as leader, Anthony Albanese has implied that she might have struggled to secure fuel from Asian nations the way he did.
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Albanese criticized Hanson's immigration stance for weakening Asia-Pacific diplomatic ties needed for fuel security during Iran's Hormuz blockade. Supply-chain vulnerability from geopolitical volatility affects energy infrastructure critical to tech operations in the region.
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