Hastie Shifts Strategy Amid One Nation Threat | Sydney News

Andrew Hastie, the Liberal MP for Canning in Western Australia, is pivoting from his past fiery opposition to One Nation—once declaring he’d rather be “taken out in a box” than deal with them—to now openly seeking their preferences ahead of the next election. Facing a direct One Nation challenge in his seat, Hastie admits his “political mortality” and argues preference deals are essential in Australia’s two-party preferred system, pointing to Labor’s success with Greens preferences as proof. While some Liberals like Nationals leader Matt Canavan push for any alliance to beat Labor, Deputy Liberal leader Jane Hume remains firm against any coalition with One Nation. Hastie is quietly building bridges with One Nation figures like Fernando Bove, highlighting shared concerns over immigration and inflation. This strategic shift underscores the high-stakes calculus of Australian politics, where every vote—and every preference—can decide an election. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fdb7c7c4885c0069