One nation, two parties

Canberra - The One Nation party of the Australian politician Ms Pauline Hanson, is in turmoil after the launch of a rebel party…

Canberra - The One Nation party of the Australian politician Ms Pauline Hanson, is in turmoil after the launch of a rebel party by disillusioned members, a former Hanson supporter said yesterday.

Concerns about the party's direction and ultra-right wing policies prompted the formation of the new Australian One Nation Party. Ms Hanson shot to prominence last year when she warned that Australia was in danger of being swamped by Asians.

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