As One Nation broadens its economic appeal, the Liberals return to culture wars
The article discusses the shifting political strategies of the Australian Liberal Party in response to the rise of One Nation and its populist appeal. While the Liberals focus on cultural issues, One Nation is embracing economic populism, particularly around negative gearing and resource wealth. This shift raises questions about whether the Liberals can regain support from voters who feel economically disenfranchised.
- ▪The Coalition has traditionally viewed the rise of conservative populism as primarily a cultural issue.
- ▪One Nation is adopting economic populism, proposing changes to negative gearing that align with sentiments from the Greens.
- ▪The Liberal Party remains committed to economic liberalism, while voters increasingly seek fairness in the system.
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analysisWhat negative gearing and transgender rights reveal about the Liberals' populist strategyBy chief digital political correspondent Clare ArmstrongTopic:Government and PoliticsSun 31 May 2026 at 5:00amSun 31 May 2026 at 5:00amSun 31 May 2026 at 5:00amAngus Taylor is fighting One Nation where it is strongest rather than where it is vulnerable. (ABC News: Marcus Stimson)abc.net.au/news/negative-gearing-transgender-culture-wars-coalition-one-nation/106737000Link copiedShareShare articleFor years the Coalition's answer to the rise of conservative populism has been to treat it primarily as a cultural phenomenon.Under Angus Taylor, that instinct appears to be hardening.Yet while the Coalition reaches for battles on things like gender identity, One Nation is turning to a very different…
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