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Andrew Hastie’s fiery defense of his stance against Pauline Hanson has ignited a firestorm within the Liberal Party, exposing deep divisions over how to handle One Nation’s rising influence. After Hanson mocked him with a cartoon depicting him as a traitor for testifying against Ben Roberts-Smith, Hastie doubled down — knowing it risks alienating even his own base. While some Liberals stay silent to avoid offending popular figures, others like Malcolm Turnbull rally behind him, arguing that principled stands are essential. The fallout reveals a strategic tug-of-war: should the party confront One Nation head-on or play it cool? Complicating matters further, whispers suggest Western Australian media may be being weaponized in a broader campaign favoring Roberts-Smith. As factions clash over unity versus principle, this week’s drama underscores just how messy and high-stakes political survival has become in Australia’s turbulent landscape.

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