Thorn in the side: Antic’s Liberal Party future at risk after praise for One Nation
- Posted on July 20, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
A controversial political endorsement has sparked debate within Australia's Liberal Party after a senior member publicly defended a One Nation senator despite documented inflammatory statements. The situation highlights growing tensions between moderate and populist factions within the coalition, raising questions about party unity and the boundaries of acceptable political alliance-building in contemporary Australian politics.
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Thorn in the side: Antic’s Liberal Party future at risk after praise for One Nation
After Angus Taylor highlighted One Nation senator Malcolm Robert’s antisemitic and fringe views, Antic declared Roberts a “clear thinker” and “decent bloke”.
