‘Never, ever’: Tim Wilson walks back comments on potential One Nation rightwing alliance

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Australian Liberal Party frontbencher Tim Wilson has retracted previous comments suggesting a potential coalition with the right-wing One Nation party, firmly stating he has 'no interest' in such an alliance, and emphasizing the need for Liberals to clearly define their positions.

Liberal frontbencher says he has ‘no interest’ in forming a coalition with Pauline Hanson’s party – a day after suggesting he might be open to it Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The shadow treasurer, Tim Wilson, has said he would “never, ever, ever” support a coalition government with One Nation, walking back previous comments that left the door open to such an arrangement. Urging the Liberals to “get on with” setting out what they stand for, Wilson joined other senior party figures in rejecting any partnership with the rightwing populist party. Continue reading...