LNP preferences could be ‘deciding factor’ for One Nation in Queensland
by Joe Hinchliffe and Paul Karp from World news | The Guardian on (#5YR02)
Opponents say preference decision is a strategic move that could alienate moderate voters within the party
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The Liberal National party's decision to direct Queensland voters to place One Nation second on their Senate ballots could be the deciding factor" that sees Pauline Hanson re-elected, experts say.
It is a strategic move which political opponents have seized on as one which could alienate moderate voters within the party and see a backlash against Liberals in marginal seats.
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