Australian Labor accuses Pauline Hanson of exploiting voter frustration
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The Guardian WorldMarch 18, 2026 at 02:44 AM UTCPauline Hanson exploiting the frustrations of Australians who have been ‘left behind’, Labor says
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The Guardian WorldMarch 17, 2026 at 09:01 PM UTC