Jul 23, 2026 – 6.19pmThe Albanese government has anointed One Nation as an integral part of the opposition ahead of the next election amid a growing view that the party’s strong support is more than a passing fad.On the first day of Labor’s triennial national conference, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, his senior ministers and other senior figures sent strong messages to the party’s rank and file about the need to take on Pauline Hanson’s party and not to underestimate it.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles