Aug 3, 2026 – 5.36pmNationals leader Matt Canavan said the Coalition and One Nation were duty bound to work together to oust Labor, but could never govern in coalition because they were ultimately political enemies.Following the latest The Australian Financial Review/Redbridge Group/Accent Research poll showing One Nation ahead of the major parties on the primary vote, Canavan opened the door to preference swapping and other forms of co-operation.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles