One Nation’s “monoculture” splits the Liberal Party
Jun 27, 2026 •
Pauline Hanson’s call for Australia to become a monoculture was meant to draw a line around national identity. Instead, it opened up a new split inside the Liberal Party.
This week, the idea left Opposition Leader Angus Taylor looking bewildered, unable to say clearly where he stood on multiculturalism.
Andrew Hastie took the opposite approach in navigating the challenge presented by One Nation, launching a full frontal assault on One Nation from inside the Coalition party room.
And as the right fights over Hanson’s rise, a new party from two teal independents is trying to offer voters another way out.
Today, news.com.au political editor Samantha Maiden, on a week of conservative confusion, One Nation pressure, and the teal independents trying to turn disillusionment into votes.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
One Nation’s “monoculture” splits the Liberal Party
1963 • Jun 27, 2026
One Nation’s “monoculture” splits the Liberal Party
Pauline Hanson’s call for Australia to become a monoculture was meant to draw a line around national identity. Instead, it opened up a new split inside the Liberal Party.
This week, the idea left Opposition Leader Angus Taylor looking bewildered, unable to say clearly where he stood on multiculturalism.
Andrew Hastie took the opposite approach in navigating the challenge presented by One Nation, launching a full frontal assault on One Nation from inside the Coalition party room.
And as the right fights over Hanson’s rise, a new party from two teal independents is trying to offer voters another way out.
Today, news.com.au political editor Samantha Maiden, on a week of conservative confusion, One Nation pressure, and the teal independents trying to turn disillusionment into votes.
If you enjoy 7am, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at 7ampodcast.com.au/support.
Guest: news.com.au political editor Samantha Maiden
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