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This is the moment Tony Abbott and Pauline Hanson's feud began (opens original article in a new tab)

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Tony Abbott's potential cooperation with One Nation faces challenges due to their historical conflict, as he seeks to prevent right-wing political fragmentation while Hanson remains skeptical.

  • Tony Abbott and Pauline Hanson have a long-standing political feud dating back to the 1990s when Abbott opposed her political movement One Nation.
  • Abbott is now considering a strategic alliance with One Nation despite past efforts to undermine it, citing the need to prevent a split on the right of Australian politics.
  • Pauline Hanson expressed reluctance towards collaboration, stating 'I'm like a bloody old elephant, I don't forget.'
  • One Nation's fundraising campaign 'Fire The Liar' generated $2 million in two days, with a former Abbott staffer credited for the idea.

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