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21 August 2026

Andrew Hastie is effective in attacking One Nation, unlike his Liberal colleagues. So why won’t they use him? - The Guardian

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Andrew Hastie is effective in attacking One Nation, unlike his Liberal colleagues. So why won’t they use him? - The Guardian

Andrew Hastie is effective in attacking One Nation, unlike his Liberal colleagues. So why won’t they use him? The Guardian

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