Taylor kills One Nation merger talk as claim surfaces of Hanson ally saying COVID deaths ‘staged’
- Posted on July 21, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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In brief
Australian opposition leader Peter Taylor has dismissed potential merger discussions with One Nation, citing concerns over the party's inconsistent policy positions and controversial statements from senator Malcolm Roberts. Despite trailing significantly in electoral polls, Taylor has launched a strategic campaign highlighting One Nation's ideological inconsistencies. Recent allegations have emerged involving Roberts and claims dismissing COVID-19 deaths as fabricated, intensifying scrutiny on the party's credibility and attracting media attention to fringe political movements.
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Taylor kills One Nation merger talk as claim surfaces of Hanson ally saying COVID deaths ‘staged’
Well behind Pauline Hanson in the polls, the opposition leader has been trying to put a spotlight on her muddled policy agenda and the fringe views of One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts.
